Saturday, 22 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 182. Argus (butterflies)

Argus was a one-hundred eyed creature in Greek mythology, tasked with guarding Io. This butterfly's dorsal wing spots give it the name?

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Sandwich Island Saga 37. Water, Water Everywhere?

The Hawaiian Islands are very dependent on aquifers for freshwater. Their current status is Very Dry. There isn't sufficient rainfall an...