Characins

Among mammals and many other taxonomic groups, body size is positively correlated with the species’ geographic range. Read More »

As animal lovers, it is a priority at The Wet Spot to keep close tabs on the natural wellbeing of the many fish species we receive, breed, and share with our clientele. Whether we’re checking to make sure prolific species aren’t being overfished, or if endangered species... Read More »

Spring is upon us! The birds celebrate her return with festive song, as this Wednesday marked the Read More »

March 14th may seem like any other day to most of us... Read More »

Did you know the concept of a New Year’s Resolution dates all the way back to the Romans? Read More »

Tis the season to be jolly, and as you deck your halls, you may notice your tanks need a little extra adornment. Now, before you go dunking strung lights and mistletoe... Read More »

The human brain is a beautiful filter. For newborns, the world is so confusing and overstimulating, neuronal connections must be “pruned back” in order for... Read More »

Gratitude (noun): The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and return kindness. Read More »

This week was a hard one to those of us who’ve known no life but one filled with the works of Stan Lee... Read More »

A long time ago, in a land far away, there was a fish called Santanichthys... Read More »

Like many Oregonian naturalists, we’ll seize just about every opportunity for a pre-rainy season nature hike... Read More »

Do you know what you were doing at midnight on July 21st, 2007? Many of us were probably doing the same thing... Read More »