by Shadow Habitat | Oct 30, 2021 | Science Communications
Many animals use color to determine whether food is nutritional or poisonous. A ladybug’s red color, for example, shows birds that she is toxic to eat. This evolutionary trait is called aposematism. It has been heavily studied that when birds and other animals...
by Shadow Habitat | Oct 28, 2021 | Native plants
It’s not hard to imagine the origin of this plant’s namesake. Devil’s club is known for its aggressive spikes on thick yellowish stems. This Pacific Northwest native generally grows around 5 feet tall (1.5 meters), but in undisturbed areas, can reach...
by Shadow Habitat | Sep 30, 2021 | Feature Articles
Known as the Evergreen State, Washington is replete with many different species of trees. There are also plenty of diseases that can harm them. The leaves, roots, or branches of various tree species can become infected with diseases that lead to wood decay, reduced...
by Shadow Habitat | Sep 20, 2021 | Science Communications
Lodgepole pines grow abundantly throughout North America. Known for its straight, slender, and tall trunks, the lodgepole pine is commonly used to build lodges and cabins. Lodgepole pines are unique because they need fire to reproduce. They have serotinous cones or...
by Shadow Habitat | Sep 20, 2021 | Native animals
Bark BeetlesBark beetles are both friends and foes. They are native decomposers, pollinators, and food for wildlife in Washington state forests, but they also cause tree mortality which is exacerbated by climate change. Bark beetle species in Washington include red...
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