Far Eastern Curlew

Acorn woodpeckers are a unique kind of bird. The scientific name of the Acorn woodpecker is Melanerpes formicivorus. These striking birds are mostly black above with a red cap, creamy white face, and black patch around the bill. In flight, they show three patches of white: one in each wing and one on the rump. Females have less red on the crown than males. The Acorn woodpecker does not camouflage into the environment when in the trees. There is a lot to learn about the acorn woodpecker like the…

The Sciuridae family has many medium-sized or small rodents. In addition to chipmunks, marmots, and prairie dogs, the Sciuridae family also includes squirrels. Animal Diversity Web states, “Squirrels consist of about 279 species and fifty-one genera” (ADW 1-1). The red squirrel stands out in many ways including their characteristics, range and habitat, diet, activity, behavior, reproduction, and even the enemies that they have. Like any other animal, the red squirrel has its basic description.…

The Doctors’ Trial was the first of twelve trials for war crimes of German doctors, held by United States authorities, they came as a result of the crimes and atrocities committed during the Holocaust against not only Jews, but also Poles, Russians and Roma Gypsies. It took a while for these criminal proceedings to actually be set up and put in motion because trials like these had never really been done before. A few different methods were discussed including Joseph Stalin’s proposal to execute…