April Fool's Day

Five Wildlife-Centric Myths in the U.S.

April Fool’s Day is upon us! Even wildlife are taking some time to celebrate by participating in animal trickery, so let’s join them in celebration: let’s talk cryptozoology.   What is … Read more

Monarch Identification Chart

Quiz: Will These Monarch Look-Alikes Fool You?

Each year I search desperately in butterfly gardens, hoping to catch a glimpse of a monarch butterfly. I’ll admit, there are a few butterfly species that trick me. The viceroy … Read more

Skunk by Rolland Gelly.

In the Wild, It’s Survival of the Trickiest

Animals have some crazy tricks up their sleeves, and it’s all a matter of survival. Species must adapt special skills for protection and food, and in the process they often … Read more

Animal Trickery: It’s No April Fool’s Joke

April Fool’s Day marks a time when lies, trickery and deception are okay, even encouraged, provided they’re done harmlessly and in a spirit of fun. In the nonhuman world, however, trickery … Read more