The rose: a long-time symbolization of love and passion. A way to tell a romantic message without using words. Each colored rose holds a different meaning, such as red for enduring passion; white for humility and innocence; yellow for friendship and joy; pink for gratitude, appreciation and admiration; and orange for enthusiasm and desire. But [...]
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature currently lists 24 bat species as critically endangered, 53 as endangered and 104 vulnerable. 226 bat species are identified as “data deficient,” or not enough information available to determine their conservation status by the IUCN. Of the 1,296 bat species assessed by the IUCN, about one-third is [...]
A little more than 100 hundred years ago, the lake sturgeon was the biggest predator in the Great Lakes. The filter-feeding fish can grow up to eight feet long, 300 pounds and can live from 55 to 150 years, according to Michigan Sea Grant. Lake sturgeons are the oldest and largest fish in the Great [...]
Seven lamprey species call Ohio home, and six of those species live harmlessly. One species, however, poses a great threat to the Great Lakes: the invasive sea lamprey. Sea lampreys are able to kill up to 40 pounds of fish over their feeding period lasting 12-18 months according to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. To [...]
Wild animals are clearly not the most intelligent. Squirrels run in front of cars. Birds hit windows. Rabbits eat toxic plants. But what can someone do if they see an injured or sick wild animal that requires medical attention? The Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center apart of Penitentiary Glen Reservation located in Kirtland, Ohio, offers [...]
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