Published June 3, 2015 Salamander smile This red eft is the juvenile phase of the eastern newt. Their bright coloration warns predators of toxins in their skin. They […]
Published June 10, 2015 Grotto Falls Though not the largest or most dramatic of the Smokies waterfalls this one has the distinction of being the only one in […]
Published July 11, 2015 Liftoff! This bumblebee is flying straight up from the flower. There is a popular misconception that given their wing size and speed bumblebees […]
Published July 23, 2015 Palm impostor The misnamed sago palm is actually a cycad. Cycads date back to the time of dinosaurs and their living relatives trace back […]