Grizzly Bear Facts To begin with, the powerful and majestic Grizzly Bear actually represents a subspecies of brown bear. At one time there was a total of five separate recognized species of Grizzly Bear, and each had their distinct range. There were once two other subspecies in North America alone, yet sadly, the California Grizzly […]
Question Mark Butterfly
Question Mark Butterfly Facts Importantly, the Question Mark Butterfly remains one of the lesser known Lepidoptera in its endemic range. Yet its distinct characteristics make it easily recognizable. They also rank as one of the largest butterfly species within their range. That endemic range covers a large portion of North America, and individuals often travel […]
Lady Slipper Orchid
Lady Slipper Orchid Facts First of all, the beautiful and diverse Lady Slipper Orchid family contains more than 50 species, over 30 of which claim North America as their habitat range. In addition to the diversity of its family, each species varies from other orchids in that they have been classified as diandrous. Each of these unique plants […]
Cecropia Moth
Cecropia Moth Facts The most noteworthy fact about the beautiful Cecropia Moth comes as no surprise. It ranks as the largest species of moth endemic to North America. This gorgeous insect displays a moderate degree of sexual dimorphism, much as many other Lepidoptera. However, this distinctive moth species display it in several ways. The female […]
Greater Sage Grouse
The Greater Sage Grouse has perhaps justification for the name. This is the largest species of grouse in North America. Sadly, they are also in decline. Yet despite this fact, they have not been listed as Threatened by the IUCN. The primary threat to their existence is habitat loss. No great surprise there. Only a century ago the population of […]
