Do Dragonflies Tease Turtles?
A reader saw a dragonfly seemingly tapping a turtle on the head in the Sunol Regional Wilderness. Any ideas what's happening?
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Will the Salesforce Tower’s Light-Up Top Affect Birds?
Birds can become confused by glass skyscrapers and artificial light. What will happen with San Francisco's newest skyscraper?
What Do I Do About Poison Hemlock Near My Yard?
A reader has poison hemlock growing near his yard. What should he do?
Does the Moon Phase Affect Frog Calls?
A Bay Nature reader wonders if frogs are less afraid of predators when it's a new moon.
How Much Should You Worry About Mountain Lion Attacks in Bay Area Parks?
Or should the mountain lions worry about us?
Why Did So Many Jellyfish Wash Onto Bay Beaches This Spring?
Why are so many jellyfish washing up in the San Francisco Bay this spring?
When a Plant Dies, Where Do the Nutrients in its Cells Go?
Plants make all other life on Earth possible. But most animals don't eat dead plants -- so how do the nutrients plants create get into the environment when the plant...
Are Baby Rattlesnakes the Most Dangerous Biters?
People often say baby rattlesnake bites are more dangerous than adult rattlesnake bites. Is the conventional wisdom correct?
Are There Any Plants That Do Not Photosynthesize?
Can a plant live without photosynthesizing?
What’s New With Jupiter’s Great Red Spot?
New research yields new insight into the nature of the planet Jupiter.
