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A hummingbird clearwing moth collecting nectar from a purple flower.
It's a bird, or is it? Hummingbird moths mimic the birds in many ways
9/9/2024If it looks like a hummingbird and flies like a hummingbird, it might just be a hummingbird moth.
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Three pelicans in a row standing atop rocks in the water.
Quiz: Test your pelican proficiency
9/8/2024They are magnificent birds, traveling and foraging in large flocks, making them nearly impossible to miss.
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A side-by-side comparison of poison ivy with its three leaflets and Virginia creeper with five leaflets.
What's the difference: Poison ivy vs. Virginia creeper
9/5/2024Knowing the difference between poison ivy and Virginia creeper can save you from a painful rash.
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A raccoon standing in grass.
Quiz: Are you an authority on raccoons?
9/3/2024Find out by answering these 10 questions.
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Three people walking side by side together on a trail seen from behind.
Need a good reason to take a hike? Here are four
9/2/2024Looking for a reason to it the trails and stretch your legs on a hike? Here are a few.
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A great blue heron, with its white stripe on its head surrounded by blue feathers, sits along the water's edge.
Quiz: How good is your great blue heron knowledge?
8/27/2024Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of these amazing birds.
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A spotted crane fly on grass.
Don't swat these bugs! Harmless crane flies aren't super-sized mosquitoes
8/22/2024Crane flies aren't just supersized mosquitoes. These harmless insects don't bite or sting.
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The many colors of the spotted lanternfly — red, black, gray and beige — can be seen in this photo.
You've heard the buzz on spotted lanternflies. Should you be worried?
8/20/2024The spotted lanternfly won't bite you or your pets, but it just might be one of the most dangerous insects around. Learn why these invasive insects need to be taken seriously and how you can help prevent them from spreading.
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A 13-lined ground squirrel on the ground.
Quiz: Are you an expert on 13-lined ground squirrels?
8/19/2024Test your knowledge on this 10-question quiz.
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A goldfinch perched atop a tree with bare branches.
Mellow yellow: Delightful goldfinches a common sight
8/14/2024Goldfinches are common and recognizable thanks to their bright yellow plumage, but not all goldfinches are golden in color, and even the ones that are aren't always yellow.
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