A reader saw a dragonfly seemingly tapping a turtle on the head in the Sunol Regional Wilderness. Any ideas what’s happening?
Do Dragonflies Tease Turtles?
July 24, 2018 •
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Will the Salesforce Tower’s Light-Up Top Affect Birds?
July 10, 2018 •
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?
June 26, 2018 •
A reader has poison hemlock growing near his yard. What should he do?
Does the Moon Phase Affect Frog Calls?
June 26, 2018 •
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?
June 13, 2018 •
Or should the mountain lions worry about us?
Why Did So Many Jellyfish Wash Onto Bay Beaches This Spring?
May 29, 2018 •
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?
May 15, 2018 •
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 dies?
Are Baby Rattlesnakes the Most Dangerous Biters?
May 1, 2018 •
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?
April 17, 2018 •
Can a plant live without photosynthesizing?
What’s New With Jupiter’s Great Red Spot?
March 30, 2018 •
New research yields new insight into the nature of the planet Jupiter.