Evolution in an Urbanizing World
As winter is finally ending and warmer weather is on the way, we bring you one more winter observation. Many birds fly south for the winter, but some stick around and brave the cold. This owl is one of those birds that stayed in the city during the winter months. https://twitter.com/ABBestphotos/status/1226710932547502080?s=20 Do you have a... Continue Reading →
During the winter, snow covers the ground and lakes freeze. The trees have lost their leaves, the birds flew south, and the bears hibernate. But where do the bugs go? Some also go south for the winter, like the Monarch Butterfly. But others actually stay in the north and are aquatic, living under the ice.... Continue Reading →
Throughout the city of Toronto, there are a number of old canoes that have been repurposed as pots to grow plants. In fact, several have milkweed planted in them to help local pollinators. Now that we are in the middle of winter, only the stems remain. Can you identify what was planted in this canoe?... Continue Reading →
Now that winter is upon us, it may seem like there is less urban wildlife around. But there's a chance to spot some really cool mammals like the one for this week's observation. Here we see a bobcat in a back alley chasing a hare! Thanks to LITC contributor Mason Stothart for catching this tweet!... Continue Reading →
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