Creature Feature: Japanese Serow
Japanese serows have noticeable glands below their eyes that they use for scent marking their territories. This can make it look like they are crying!
Plant Profile: Poinsettia
Poinsettias are native to Central America and can become a 10' tree in its native habitat, although we are more familiar with it as a decorative house plant during the holiday season.
Plant Profile: Maiden Silvergrass
This hardy ornamental grass is commonly used in landscaping and provides excellent fall and winter interest in our gardens while many of our other plants are no longer in bloom.
Creature Feature: Domestic Yak
Yaks are specially adapted to live in cold, mountainous regions with features such as large lungs and long, shaggy hair to keep warm.
Creature Feature: Dyeing Poison Dart Frog
There are many species of poison dart frogs, and Dyeing Poison Dart Frogs are one of the largest!
Plant Profile: Showy Mountain Ash
This eye-catching tree features small, white flowers in the spring, and bright orange-red or orange fruit in the late summer time and fall.
