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Tag: banana slugs
Ask the Naturalist
What Do Water-Loving Creatures Do in Summer?
How do slugs and salamanders survive the summer? Ah, seasons. The Bay Area may not have the distinct seasonality of New England, but there is a definite cool and rainy season and a definite dry and hot season, and our … Read more
Wildlife
Valentine’s Day Tales from Nature, Guaranteed to Make You Blush
It’s Valentine’s Day and we’ve got some stories to share with you about how Bay Area species do it.
Summer Issue 2002
Why are Banana Slugs so Slimy?
Back when I used to teach children about nature, I often relied on a “hook” to keep them focused. Slapping myself with stinging nettle was a great attention grabber, but banana slugs worked just as well and didn’t hurt as … Read more
