Articles from May 2006
The Nature Notes archive is where you'll find my past writings and natural history notes. You are currently viewing a list of articles that were published in May 2006.
Cooperation in Lizards Sustains Color Variations · 23 May 2006
Scientists have uncovered evidence for complex cooperative behavior in side-blotched lizards. Side-blotched lizards have three different color variations for their throat patch, orange, blue, and yellow. Scientists have shown that the behavior pattern of a side-blotched lizard...
The Six Basic Groups of Animals · 17 May 2006
Scientists estimate that there may be between 3 and 30 million species of animals on our planet. The exact number of species on Earth remains unknown, and new species are discovered all the time. If you're just...
Gardening with Wildlife in Mind · 9 May 2006
Attracting wildlife to your garden is a rewarding way to learn about animals. By tailoring your garden to the needs of animals, you help to improve your local environment and foster wildlife diversity. For novice gardeners, the...
