The Farmer and the Snake
Snake handler Jack Bibby is once again in the news after being bitten for the 12th time by a rattlesnake. Bibby even lost a leg to one of the snakebites, but still continues to wrangle the critters despite his previous injuries and deformities. According to Newsfix, Bibby is next heading to Big Springs, Texas, for [...]
How Important are Field Trips?
Field trips not only offer a break from everyday classroom work, but also a new perspective that may awaken a child’s interest. Perhaps, more importantly, however, field trips allow the teacher to observe their students in a different environment. “As a teacher,” says retired middle school teacher, Jeanne McCune, “you’re able to have the kids [...]
Disposing of a Pet
Perhaps we’ve all at one time or another wondered how to dispose of an unwanted pet. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, a rabbit, or a reptile, responsible pet owners investigate responsible disposal methods before acting on their intentions. Reasons Regardless of the reasons for wanting to end a relationship with an animal – illness, [...]
Wildlife’s Future Caretakers
While leading hikes at national wildlife refuges, we stress at the beginning that we probably will not see any animals, but we will likely see signs they leave – scat (feces), tracks, holes, feathers and fur, bones, etc. Recently we joined Professor Walt Anderson from Prescott College and his environmental students who drove to Tucson [...]