Two Adventurous Bloggers: A Human and a Lizard!

Tales From Elaine

Welcome to Tales and Tails!

“Welcome! I’m Elaine A. Powers, the biologist and author of the science books on this website. Welcome to Tales and Tails–a blog written by two

Science Education

What Makes Sunsets So Spectacular?

Sunsets can be spectacular in Tucson, Arizona. Bright colors predominate, such as the red one above. Sometimes, they’re dark red, sometimes orangish-red like on this

Curtis Tails

A Big Hello from Curtis!

Welcome to Tales and Tails. I am Curtis Curly-tail, the very special lizard who launched Elaine’s career as the author of science-based children’s books–and now,

Conservation

Uh, Oh! A Green Iguana Found in Sweetwater Wetlands Needs a New Home

Here is Albert finishing up his recovery in foster care. By the way, he’s very adept at using his magnificent tail for defense! The Sonoran

Science Education

There’s a Rainbow in that Dying Cactus

The saguaro pictured above is dying. I was curious about where the colors were coming from. I learned the green color in the photo above

Living with Reptiles

The Box-Tortoise

Photo Above is Amarillo the Redfoot Tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria) In some of my books and videos, I mention box turtles, genus Terrapene. These are amazing

Tales From Elaine

What Does 2021 Hold?

If you’re familiar with Facebook, you know they often have games for people to play. Every now and then I can’t resist and participate. After

Tales From Elaine

Beauty in Unusual Places

With social distancing, I’ve been spending more time observing at my house. Maybe it’s the isolation, but I’m finding beauty in unusual places. Because of

Tales From Elaine

Happy New Year!

Book Stories

Drawn to the Amazing Singing Wind Bookshop

Bookshop Photo by Erika Clary Writing a book is often the easiest part of “the book business.” Unfortunately, due to the hours lost to writing,

illustration from Don't Make Me Rattle of rattler's heat-sensing ability

Book Stories

To Illustrate or Not? Yes–Absolutely!

In the above illustration from Don’t Make Me Rattle! the reader can see the heat-sensing ability of rattlesnakes. I’ve been at odds with some of

Tales From Elaine

Happy Holidays to You!

Illustration of hybrid iguana, by John Bendon

Iguanas

John Bendon’s Works of Art Are Also Important Scientific Records

In my work as a citizen-scientist helping on iguana conservation projects, I had the privilege of meeting the very talented artist, John Bendon, of the

cropped image from Zooniverse website re: iguana study

Conservation

Interested in Becoming a Citizen-Scientist?

Recently, I posted on my social media about a citizen-scientist opportunity that you could do from the comfort of your home. This project was through

photo of pomegranate tree with red fruit

Birds

Nature is the Best Holiday Decorator

I usually travel during the December holidays, so I don’t do much holiday decorating. A garland and a lighted ball is sufficient for me. This

Elaine A. Powers, Author

MAKING SCIENCE BOOKS FUN!

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Welcome to Tales and Tails!

What Makes Sunsets So Spectacular?

A Big Hello from Curtis!

Uh, Oh! A Green Iguana Found in Sweetwater Wetlands Needs a New Home

There’s a Rainbow in that Dying Cactus

The Box-Tortoise

What Does 2021 Hold?

Beauty in Unusual Places

Happy New Year!

Drawn to the Amazing Singing Wind Bookshop

To Illustrate or Not? Yes–Absolutely!

Happy Holidays to You!

John Bendon’s Works of Art Are Also Important Scientific Records

Interested in Becoming a Citizen-Scientist?

Nature is the Best Holiday Decorator

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