Outdoors

Not only do these gently moving creatures look bizarre, their life cycle is just as curious, says columnist, noting females are capable of reproducing without males

Hornets were so busy 'with their nectar and pollen gathering that a slow-moving giant was of little concern to them,' says columnist, who took a hands-off approach to problem

'Larger mammals, such as deer, moose and bear, pose real threats to both your vehicle and your personal well-being,' warns columnist

When picking up a snack from the wild side, you have to have a wide perspective and there are many elements to consider, warns columnist

Those glistening masses of spit hanging along plant stems are actually temporary homes for little insects called froghoppers, says columnist

Some have a romantic notion of traipsing through the woods to find wild ginseng and its mythical healing properties, but beware: it's an endangered species

Whenever people meddle with wildlife the ripple effects, second steps, hidden threats, side effects, must be looked at and respected, warns columnist

Emotion and compassion can motivate many people to do what they think is the right thing ... it can also get in the way of science, warns columnist

'Good wood was used, good friends came to build them, and good use was made of these barns' that are now few and far between, laments columnist

Farmers, environmentalists wrestle with 'an interesting case of necessary agriculture practices interfering with the life cycle of a species at risk'