Makes sense, now. Balsam Fir.

I’ll bite: pigmentation. From Latin (so, an ancient word) “pigmentum”.

My first job as a work study student was taking care of these for Pauline Lawrence.

I only date carbon

Oops.

I would appreciate being added. I am a Senior Professional Wetland Scientist by the Society of Wetland Scientists but I have a keen interest in many areas of ecology and island biogeography. I have BS and MS degrees in zoology and a coauthored paper from years ago.

Sorry, I can’t support exotic species, even beautiful ones, as these are exotic in the US.

“… better looking, smarter, and more useful…”

Fixed it for ya

Anecdotally, Emerald Ash Borers have scoffed at Michigan winters for 20+ years and now that they are in southern states, I can’t see them being too hardshipped by this cold weather.

Indigo Buntings are awesome, but I gotta say the Painted Bunting is even more awesome.

One of absolutely favorite habitats. I have been a student of them for a long time.

That dog is so cute I thought it was AI

That’s probably a caiman in Costa Rica. Here in Florida, USA, I don’t think alligators have agreements with any other animal.

I hope the best for your mum

It’s a PITA to have to google acronyms

But some will say it’s because of woke