The Hungry Caterpillar has got nothing on a praying mantis. Praying Mantises have an appetite that is both extraordinary and true to life.

How about a lunar eclipse? That periodic feat of nature is headed our way next week, and it brings curiosity, beauty and wonder yet again. If they came every night, I would still be fascinated.

Gray treefrogs are not a common animal on Martha’s Vineyard. In fact, there has been some dialogue about their existence on the Island at all.

Seen now on a milkweed plant near you, the caterpillar of the milkweed tiger moth is anything but dull. Think Cousin Itt meets Halloween.

In Greek mythology, Ganymede was seen by the great god Zeus tending to his flock on the mountains outside of the city of Troy.

Though larger zucchinis are tougher and more fibrous than their smaller and sweeter sisters, the most ardent zucchini eater will not be dissuaded.