Showing posts with label leaves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label leaves. Show all posts

Monday, September 30, 2013

The Other Side of Fall Leaves

By Steve Midway

Around this time of year throughout much of the northern hemisphere, we take pause to notice the beautiful spectrum of colors presented in fall foliage.  Have you ever wondered what happens to all of those leaves, where they go, and what types of animals may benefit from this fall bounty?

Leaves change from green to yellow to red before being deposited
in rivers and fueling a long-term food chain. (Source)