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  • 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

  • MARVELOUS MOTHS

    WINSTON WEEKLY[1] May 3, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 18 MARVELOUS MOTHS[2] With more than 160,000 species worldwide, moths outnumber butterflies by nearly 15 to 1. From the Atlas moth in Asia with a wingspan of nearly a foot to the intricate small phoenix moth, some species migrate in the fall while others survive in place… Read more

  • GIANT JUMPERS

    WINSTON WEEKLY[1] March 22, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 12 GIANT JUMPERS[2] In the spirit of March Madness, another type of athlete is among us: the grasshopper. Their massive hind legs give them the ability to jump the entire length of a basketball court! Their hind legs are also used to produce sounds by rubbing them… 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