wildlife

Kathryn Turner, a cowgirl from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, shares her love for the Western lifestyle and landscapes with her breathtaking art. The fourth generation to be raised on Triangle X Ranch in Grand Teton National Park, Turner grew up surrounded by nature, and was drawn by its beauty. After spending time out-of-state for college and...

Opossums have somehow gotten a bad reputation, but it turns out they are very helpful animals that help to clean up! 1. Opossums are actually very peaceful animals! They would much rather not attack, although they may hiss if backed into a corner. It’s more likely that they will play dead when threatened. “Playing dead” is...

Between the states of Maryland and Virginia, the feral ponies of Assateague Island roam the sandy shores. Known as the Chincoteague or Assateague ponies, depending on which state they reside, they have become quite an attraction to tourists. These hardy ponies are well-adapted to island life and have been surviving for hundreds of years. Visitors...