Grasshoppers

Like something biblical, like locusts out of Exodus 10:3–6, a plague of grasshoppers swarmed Sin City [aka Las Vegas] this past July. This migration was triggered by a harsh winter, one the city hadn't seen in a long time.

It's amazing to think how much importance this common little house wren plays in the ecosystem. It eats insects that could run out of control without the help of birds.

Sometimes you just have to march to the beat of your own drum and leave the grass behind and become a dandelion-hopper.

One of the things I like about summer is all of the new friends you get to meet!

This photo is reputed to be real photographic evidence of the size that the grasshoppers reached in the Midwest during the Great Depression.

The goal is 12,000 species. The ’Photo Ark’ navigator and animal photographer is Joel Sartore. The mission is to document every captive animal species in the world using studio lighting and black-and-white backgrounds. So far, he’s traveled to 40 countries and has accomplished more than half of his target.

A large loco locust landed on James Rodriguez, just as the Colombian footballer was about to score his team's only goal in a crushing semifinal loss to Brazil.

The Solar-Powered Frightened Grasshopper is actually a do-it-yourself kit that allows you to build your very own solar-powered robot. It can be fun for you or a great science project for your kids.