The Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) is one of about 40 species currently classified in the family Delphinidae. Reaching lengths of 8 feet, spotted dolphins are usually smaller than Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, and tend to travel in bigger groups, or pods, of 20 or more. Like most dolphins, spotted dolphins are very family-oriented, which brings … Continue reading Spotted Dolphin
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Do we need the Endangered Species Act?
A complex story about trout and people My first experience catching cutthroat trout was in 1989 while fishing in Grand Teton National Park. Since then, I've been blessed with opportunities to fish for trout as far away as Eastern Russia, and as close to home as our family's pond. Because trout are both fun to … Continue reading Do we need the Endangered Species Act?
Black Skimmer
The Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) is my favorite bird. It is a bird with incredible abilities. Below is a photo of a Black Skimmer that will help you see where it got the name "skimmer": As you can see in the photo below, the skimmer family (Rynchopidae) differs from all other bird families because their … Continue reading Black Skimmer