A simple link to complex systems

Rabbits, woodchucks, and other burrowing creatures are moving into the sunlight to reconnoiter lawns and gardens. Homeowners worry about moles and grubs, and marvel at the tiny openings made by birds hunting larvae lurking below the grass. Any small hole might shelter a snake or conceal a chipmunk, and in spring such holes appear everywhere. (Full article: 641 words)

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