Posts by Emily Simon

While exploring wildlife reserves last summer, I became curious about how peafowl maintain their striking beauty. My research revealed their diets are far more diverse than I’d imagined. These...

I’ll never forget the first time I spotted one of these creatures in my garden. Its slender body froze mid-step, front legs folded like it was deep in thought. Little did I know, that...

When I first started raising hens, I couldn’t help but wonder about their daily routines, including how often chickens lay eggs. How many fresh eggs would my flock produce? What factors influence...

I’ve always been fascinated by how groundhogs—also called woodchucks or whistle pigs—navigate their world. These fluffy rodents aren’t just burrow experts; their diet is surprisingly diverse....

Snacking on a charcuterie board recently, I paused mid-bite. The salty, briny flavor of those little green gems made me think: Wait—what even is this thing? Are olives a fruit? Turns out, my snack...

I’ve always wondered why my backyard pines stay vibrant while maples and oaks turn bare each winter. Conifers have green leaves all year round, unlike deciduous trees that shed foliage. Evergreens...