When we hear of black widows, we surely imagine a shiny black lady with a striking red hourglass-shaped marking. And yet, there is indeed something to be said regarding the black widow male; from almost imperceptible marks to a role which shines in the ecosystem, the male black widow is at the heart of arachnid…

One of the most common questions from the backyard chicken keeper is, “Do roosters fly?” Most people can imagine the chicken and the rooster as a creature that, at best, huddles on the ground, but, like many bird species, roosters do take to the air. However, the truth of it all is a bit more…