Nature
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Chicago is for Plovers
This summer, the big animal craze in Chicago has been over Chance the Snapper, an alligator found in the lagoon…
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Say Goodbye to the Banana You Know and Love
Bananas are back in the news and I have been taking a deep dive into the topic! It all started…
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Mad Quickies: The President Committed Crimes and Killer Fungus Among Us
As I type this Robert Mueller is testifying to Congress about the report he created as Special Counsel. The main…
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Skittering Bacteriophages!
Disclaimer: This was an extremely hasty build. Took about two hours, start to finish, using materials I had lying around.…
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The Pacific is Terrific
The Aquarium of the Pacific (AoP) turns 20 this year, and they’re celebrating all summer in style. From the obvious parties…
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This Bird Is Doing the Boob/Butt Pose
Last week I wrote about some of my favorite sparrow species that I’ve photographed in Chicago. When going through my…
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The Noblest of Gases
Whether you’re five or 35, farts are funny. Even if you don’t want to admit it, you know it’s true.…
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So Many Sparrows
One benefit of having a bird feeder right outside our front window is that it’s like bird watching but without…
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