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  • JUMPING JACKRABBITS

    WINSTON WEEKLY[1] May 31, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 22 JUMPING JACKRABBITS[2] Although their name suggests otherwise, jackrabbits are hares, not rabbits. Their ability to run up to 35 miles per hour and leap up to fifteen feet in a single bound is remarkable. Born fully furred except for their ears, they can grow to nearly… Read more

  • PERFECTLY PINK

    WINSTON WEEKLY[1] May 17, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 20 PERFECTLY PINK[2] Amazon river dolphins or “boto” are the largest species of river dolphins. Residing in the Amazon and Orinoco river basins, their grayish color becomes pink as they age. Males are predominantly more pink, sometimes resembling a “flamingo pink” color. Nicknamed the “pink river dolphin,”… Read more

  • MAGNIFICENT MOMS

    WINSTON WEEKLY[1] May 10, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 19 MAGNIFICENT MOMS[2] If a “Queen of Moms” existed in the in the wild, it would be the orangutan. There are three species of orangutan: Bornean, Sumatran, and Tapanuli. Giving birth every eight to nine years in two areas of Indonesia, their offspring are nursed for up… Read more

  • GATHERING, MIGRATION, AND HIBERNATION

    WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] October 5, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 40 GATHERING, MIGRATION, AND HIBERNATION[2] Fall is a fascinating time for our furry, feathered, and other animal friends. Squirrels slow down, fatten up, and hoard chestnuts, walnuts, and acorns. Their nests, known as dreys, consist of complex layers of twigs, moss, and leaves for insulation and shelter.… Read more