The Wild Truth

Discover amazing salamander facts and enjoy fun, family-friendly activities all about salamanders! Learn where they live, how they help your backyard, meet common species found across the U.S. and Canada, and try engaging salamander-themed activities for the whole family.

Discover fascinating facts about Blue Jays. Where they live, what they eat, and how they mimic other animals. Perfect for kids, families, and curious birdwatchers, this fun guide to Blue Jays will have you looking up every time you hear a squawk in the trees!

Celebrate spring by welcoming ladybugs into your garden! Discover how these colorful beetles help plants thrive, what they eat, where they live, and how they survive the winter. Learn why it’s important to wait before cleaning up your yard and how to protect ladybugs and other helpful insects this season. A simple guide to supporting nature's tiny helpers as the world warms up.

This family-friendly blog explores the different types of rabbits in North America, provides fun facts and activities, offers backyard bunny spotting tips, and provides ways to appreciate these furry friends in nature. Perfect for kids and parents who love wildlife!

Learn all about weasels, their habitats, behavior, and unique traits. Discover how to spot these elusive creatures, understand their role in nature, and explore common species like the long-tailed weasel, short-tailed weasel, and least weasel. Get insights on how weasels compare to similar animals like minks, martens, and fishers.

Discover the fascinating world of bobcats—North America’s stealthy wildcats. Learn about their habits, habitats, and role in keeping ecosystems balanced, plus tips for coexisting with wildlife.

A fun and educational blog about backyard spiders, exploring their fascinating behaviors, helpful roles in nature, and cool facts for curious kids!

Discover how these nighttime flyers help our world! From eating pesky insects to spreading seeds and pollinating plants, bats are amazing creatures that play a big role in nature. Get fun educational bat activities.

Exploring Deer—Nature for Kids Aug 20, 2024 by Renée DeVincent

Explore six of the most common wild turtles you might find in your backyard. Discover their unique features, habitats, behaviors, and care tips to create a turtle-friendly environment and ensure their well-being in the wild.

Join me in celebrating my favorite bird, the Wren! This post highlights the charm and energy of these tiny birds, featuring fun facts, their unique nesting habits, and tips to make your backyard a welcoming haven for wrens. Learn about their behavior, diet, and the joy of watching these resourceful and lively birds. Make learning about the Wren more engaging for kids with fun activities.

🐸 🌿 Learn about the differences between frogs and toads and what sets them apart, and uncover fascinating insights into their anatomy, habitat, behavior, and defense mechanisms. Gain a deeper appreciation for these captivating creatures and their vital role in the natural world.

Explore our blog's fascinating world of raccoons, where we uncover their cleverness, charm, and mischievous antics. From their masked faces to their nimble paws, these resourceful creatures never fail to surprise us.

Learn about wolves! While they may have been portrayed as villains in stories, Discover the truth about these incredible creatures. Join us as we journey deeper into the wild and meet some real celebrity wolves. But first, here are some fun facts that you may not know!

Charming and adorable, otters are very fun to watch. Their expressions are cute, and their movement is delightful. Spotting these furry creatures in the wild means the environment is healthy. However, the river otter is often mistaken for other animals like the sea otter, beavers, and muskrats. We will explore how special the river otter is in this edition of the Wild Truth.

Owls have interested people for centuries with their wise eyes, hoot-filled talk, and sneaky nightly adventures. Join us on a journey into the night sky and the secret world of owls. 🦉🌙

Journey into the clever world of foxes! 🦊✨ Explore the mysteries, intelligence, and charm of these captivating creatures with the Wild Truth blog. From fun facts to fascinating behaviors, join us in unraveling the clever world of foxes. 🌿📖

🍂🐿️ Explore the world of squirrels and discover their diverse species, seasonal preparations, and vital roles in the ecosystem. Join us in celebrating these furry friends in our latest blog post, 'Tail Tales: Exploring Squirrels in Our Backyard' 🐿️🌰🌳

Bug into the hive and discover the amazing life of honeybees 🐝 and their amazingly social lives and hive harmony. 🤩 Learn how to help bees thrive in the fall and prep for winter. 🍯❄️ Join us as we welcome author and beekeeper Nocola Williams as she unveils her book Bugzee and the Bees. 🌼🍯🐝

Fly into the enchanting world of hummingbirds! 🌸 Discover their lightning-fast flight, incredible nest-building skills, and unique sleeping habits. Learn how to create the perfect hummingbird haven in your yard, complete with vibrant flowers and well-maintained feeders. And don't miss the fascinating insight into their nighttime 'Hummingbird Torpor'!

🌟 Meet the Marvelous Opossums! Nature's secret superheroes are rocking their very own pouches, just like kangaroos! 🦘 Get ready for cuteness overload as opossum moms carry up to 10 adorable joeys in their cozy pouches. 😍👶 Join us on a journey to discover the magic of these furry pouch-tastic creatures! 🌿🐾