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According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2025 is the year of the snake

Jan 29, 20252 min read

The Chinese Lunar New Year begins during the New Moon on January 29th. It is both the beginning of the new year based on the lunar calendar and the celebration of the arrival of Spring. The Chinese Zodiac is a 12-year cycle with each year being a different element and animal. There are 12 animals …

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Bears don’t actually hibernate during the winter

Feb 14, 20251 min read

Bears don’t actually hibernate during the winter. Instead, they enter a state known as torpor—a deep sleep that allows them to conserve energy to survive winter. During torpor, bears don’t…

Silhouette of a wolf howling at a full moon in a twilight wilderness setting.

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Howling For The Wolf Moon: Five Wolf Facts

Jan 15, 20252 min read

Five Wolf Facts and Over 30 Seconds of Howls In the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) Tribe, wolves (hîmiin) symbolize wisdom, strength, and family loyalty in tribal legend. In the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu)…

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January Wolf Moon will “eat” Mars

Jan 15, 20251 min read

The name of the Wolf Moon likely refers to the howling of wolves that is often heard during this time of year. It’s thought that wolves howl more during the winter…