Ask The Naturalist: Why Are There Humpback Whales In the San Francisco Bay Right Now?
Good news: there are likely more whales in the Bay because there are more whales overall.
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Ask The Naturalist: How Do I Know If a Lizard Is Male Or Female?
While there are few hard and fast rules in the natural world, here are a some things to look for when trying to determine the sex of a lizard.
Can You Take the Temperature By Cricket?
Is it true that some crickets can tell us the temperature? If so, how does it work and what are the Bay Area species to listen for?
Is This the Worst Flooding Year Ever?
Was this year's flooding the worst Northern California has ever seen?
Ask The Naturalist: Do Badgers Hibernate?
Do badgers hibernate during the winter? And if not, when *do* they emerge from their burrows? Guest naturalist Susan Kirks answers.
Why Do Tule Elk Drop Their Antlers Every Year?
Antlers send a clear message: "I am one tough dude!" Why would a male give that up?
Ask The Naturalist: How Important Are Red Toyon Berries To the Winter Food Chain?
For a lesson in food chain dynamics, go ahead and observe a fruiting toyon bush this winter.
Are Bay Area Bats Threatened With White Nose Syndrome?
Ask the naturalist: Bay Area bats and white-nose syndrome.
Ask the Naturalist: Do I See More Squirrels in Marin?
A reader asks: Are there more squirrels running around this fall than in years past?
How Do Marine Mammals Sleep?
How do marine mammals sleep? And is sleep essential for their survival?
