A hollow in an old tree looks like a hole, but for a squirrel, an owl or a bat, it can be a shelter from heatwaves and cold snaps, and it does this with no wiring, no fuel and no maintenance. New research suggests just how well these hidden chambers work. It might change howContinueContinue reading “The Secret Air Conditioning Inside Every Old Tree”
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Woodpeckers: Fantastic Long Tongue and Amazing Skull
Learn how to draw a woodpecker. Pause the video and follow the step-by-step instructions. You can also draw a sketch of the woodpecker’s skull. Where does the woodpecker keep its long tongue? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aJult_q5A0 Use the drawing to explore amazing biological strategies that the woodpecker is using. You may also like Amazing Creatures to Spot inContinueContinue reading “Woodpeckers: Fantastic Long Tongue and Amazing Skull”
Amazing Creatures to Spot in Autumn
Built-in hammers! During autumn, you can see squirrels collecting acorns. But woodpeckers also love acorns! The acorn woodpecker is famous for hoarding acorns. In our garden, we occasionally have a visit from green woodpeckers. This stunning green bird has a red crown. Both sexes have a moustache stripe, but the male’s is red in theContinueContinue reading “Amazing Creatures to Spot in Autumn”