No one likes to be labeled, especially when it’s the wrong label. And the echidnas of southern Australia are no different. Don’t call them porcupines, please! And don’t even think about referring to one as a “hedgehog.” These spiny anteaters are proud of their distinctive name. “But,” you say, “they look […]
Day: March 20, 2025
Why Brown Bears Look Different: A Guide’s Photo Diary
By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage The broad public perception of brown bears (Ursus arctos) is that they possess furry brown coats—hence the name—and that all brown bears generally resemble one another. After all, how often do you have the opportunity to compare the coats and features of multiple brown […]