In the first picture you see a male and female chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes, family Hominidae. This species is found in central and west Africa north … [Read more...] about Chimpanzees Are Our Closest Primate Relatives
mammals
Wild Hog Damage To Countryside
I live in West Texas and wild hogs are a fact of life. Their size and habits can make significant changes in the countryside. On a recent hike along a … [Read more...] about Wild Hog Damage To Countryside
Lessons I’ve Learned About Mule Deer
On a cool morning in March 2017, I was traveling towards home after a productive photo safari. I chanced upon three Mule Deer, Odocoileus hemionus, in … [Read more...] about Lessons I’ve Learned About Mule Deer
European Wild Hogs, Ham And Bacon To You And Me!
This image shows a European Wild Hog in sedges near a marsh. Sus scrofa is the parent species to the domestic hogs we raise and consume for food. Pigs … [Read more...] about European Wild Hogs, Ham And Bacon To You And Me!
Urban Squirrels 2
Here we see an urban squirrel enjoying her pecan while sitting on the top bar of a chain link fence. These little creatures make use of whatever is … [Read more...] about Urban Squirrels 2