by Shadow Habitat | Mar 15, 2021 | Native animals
Coho salmon – Oncorhynchus kisutchThe Coho (or silver salmon) are anadromous which means they spend most of their lives in the ocean and return to freshwater to spawn. They can grow up to 30 inches and can weigh up to 20 pounds or more. Most...
by Shadow Habitat | Jan 13, 2021 | Native animals
Townsend’s mole – Sccapanus townsendiiWestern Washington Is home to the largest mole in North America, the Townsend’s mole (Scapanus townsendii). The Townsend’s Mole can be found west of the Cascade Mountains ranging from southern British Columbia...
by Shadow Habitat | Nov 12, 2020 | Native animals
Barn Owl – Tyto albaBarn owls can be found in most of the lower 48 states, parts of southern Canada, and around the globe. These owls are non-migratory and reside near grasslands, marshes, deserts, forests, the open plains, and even in busy cities. They nest in...
by Shadow Habitat | Nov 10, 2020 | Native animals, Science Communications
The Pacific Northwest supports biodiverse and rich ecosystems, but without a unique group of fish these habitats would not be the same. Over 137 species rely on the lifecycle of mighty Pacific salmon. Each of the...
by Shadow Habitat | Oct 23, 2020 | Native animals, Native plants
Devil’s matchstick – Pilophorus acicularisPilophorus acicularis is a part of the Cladoniaceae (lichenized fungi) family. It is found in cool moist forest locations at all elevation levels but is more common near waterfalls at lower elevations. It has been...
by Shadow Habitat | Jul 11, 2020 | Native animals
Western Tiger Swallowtail – Papilio rutulusThe western tiger swallowtail, a common butterfly, gets its name from its vibrant black and yellow wings that resemble tiger stripes. This species is found all the way from...
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