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Ode to the Western Fence Lizard

5/16/2019

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Photo: Sama Wareh
Western fence lizards are quite awesome
They wait for bugs next to a blossom
If a tick bites them, it stops lyme disease
That must really put you at ease
One thing they really like to do is to sun
If you scare them they might run
The male has a bright blue belly and chin
Territories they strive to win
Their lifespan is up to five years long
The do push-ups to make them strong
During winter they go through hibernation
Hopefully they won’t get starvation
Western fence lizards are insectivores
Thankfully they eat lots of bugs galore
Their eggs hatch in August with 3 to 17 babies
Don’t worry, they don’t have rabies
The lizards are diurnal
Females lay one to three clutches, that’s just normal
It’s all I have for you today
Later on, come back for what else we have to say

By: Asiya Rizvi, Age: 11
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MR. WOLF SPIDER… or  PUPPY FACE?

5/9/2019

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We have all heard about Wolf Spiders, but have you ever actually stopped to look at their face up close? To most, the Wolf Spider’s appearance may seem a little disenchanting. But to the trained eye that searches for beauty even within the seemingly disenchanting appearance of the wolf spider, a closer look at the face reveals a puppy-like appearance.
Don’t believe it? Try it for yourself.

Here’s how:
1. Zoom in on the picture of this wolf spider.
2. Block out the legs and the feelers and just focus on the face.
3. You will notice that if you just look at the eyes and the mouth, this arachnid actually looks like a puppy.
4. Now zoom back out and all you will be able to see is a puppy with extra legs instead of a scary arachnid with hairs that look like spikes.


This activity is not so much about the spider himself in all of his glory as it is about our lack of seeing. Our quick ability to dismiss anything that we have stereotyped as ugly or scary.
Wolf Spiders are Arachnids that work hard at being great parents. They are ambush hunters instead of web weavers that go in search for food. This is why you might happen to run across a wolf spider on a trail wandering around. They have excellent vision, but unlike humans they cannot move their eyeballs so instead they turn their entire body to see what they want to see. These amazing creatures can communicate using a purring sound that lasts less than a second and can be heard up to 20 feet away.

​ Superheroes are everywhere if we allow ourselves to see them, to notice them, to study them, and to move closer into the realm of the tiny miracles that surround us. 


By: Naturalist Sama Wareh 

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    The Art & Wilderness Institute Journalism Team are individuals who appreciate the world we live in and love to explore the myriad connections of all things in the world around us. We love to highlight the beautiful things we see in nature and to help others find ways to live with more connections to the outdoor world and the way it benefits us all. 

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    • Nature Unit Studies TK - 5th
    • Preschool at Redwood Raven Campus
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    • Mugworts Middle School 5th - 8th
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    • OUTDOOR TEACHERS RESOURCE PAGE
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    • FREE RESOURCES >
      • SUSTAINABILITY Resource Page
      • Butterflies & Habitat Restoration
      • PLANT MEDICINE RESOURCE PAGE
      • How to Draw RESOURCES Partial
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    • CA NATIVES TRADING CARDS >
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      • 2020 WINNER GALLERY
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    • Internships
    • AWI NEWSLETTER
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    • Green Masjid Initiative
    • CONTESTS >
      • T-shirt contest winners
      • 2022 TRADING CARD WINNER GALLERY