World Giraffe Day is observed annually on June 21st; the longest day of the year, to celebrate the animal with the longest neck! I’ve assembled some facts and resources on giraffe biology, ecology, anatomy, and conservation. You’ll also find here a giraffe...
On this Father’s Day, I can’t help but believe that seahorses win the top prize for best dads since they are the only males in the animal kingdom to carry their babies in a sort of pregnancy. SEAHORSES: BEST ANIMAL DADS Click here to learn amazing facts...
In celebration of coral reefs on World Reef Day, I’m sharing some resources below for your educational enjoyment! CORAL REEF FISH FAMILIES GUIDE I designed the coral reef fish family guide to help folks learn about some of the common families of coral reef...
Celebrate Bats on April 17th International Bat Appreciation Day occurs annually on April 17th. April is the best time of the year to observe bats, as they are now beginning to emerge from hibernation. National Bat Appreciation Day is also an excellent time to learn...
In honor of the Easter Bunny, I’ve created a video workshop below where you can learn all about rabbits – both real and fictional – and then learn how to create realistic drawings of them too! To follow along with the step-by-step rabbit drawing...
It’s World Frog Day! March 20th is the date we observe World Frog Day. When one conjures up images of frogs, it is often rainforest frogs, such as the Red-eyed Leaf Frog which may come to mind first. Like the Keel-billed Toucan, this frog has been seen so...
Discover the many differences between butterflies and moths Many folks have a hard time distinguishing between butterflies and moths. As members of the Class Insecta, butterflies and moths share the common traits of having wings, an exoskeleton, a 3-parted segmented...
Flora and Fauna of Ukraine As war broke out in Ukraine after the invasion by Russian forces, I wanted to do my small part in educating the world about the flora, fauna, and habitats of this beautiful country. While few species are endemic to this region, the country...
Javelinas, Warthogs, and Boars, oh my! March 1st is deemed National Pig Day. Yes, there’s a day for that! If you’d like to learn about pigs and how to draw them, then sign up for my free online workshop. You can join the live event (Sunday, February 27th...
Celebrate Charles Darwin’s Birthday Charles Darwin, the British naturalist who forever changed our view of life on earth, was born on February 12, 1809. In honor of his contributions to science, this date has been deemed International Darwin Day. A quote from...
