Nature notes

By Mike Davis, UC Davis Professor Emeritus

Beavers

A beaver sighting in the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area is rare. Consider yourself lucky to get a tail slap. Beavers

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Mallards

The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most recognized and numerous duck in the United States. Mallards are native to much

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Fairy Shrimp

The ancestor of fairy shrimp and relatives is found in fossils 500 million years old. Fairy shrimp branched off from this group 450 million years ago

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About the Author​

Nature Notes is a monthly series on wildlife, biodiversity, and biology, featuring plants, animals, and fungi that can be found in our local wetlands. Nature Notes offers an in-depth look at a variety of organisms from a scientific perspective. These articles are written by Mike Davis, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Plant Pathology, UC Davis.