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A Eurasian beaver eating vegetation while sitting on a piece of wood just above the water.
What's the difference?: North American beaver vs. Eurasian beaver
8/12/2024The world is home to two beaver species, and it would be easy to confuse them if they didn't live on different continents.
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A northern water snake swims in the water with its head above water.
Quiz: Are you a water snake expert?
8/11/2024Find out by answering these 10 questions.
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An eastern box turtle on the ground covered by dead leaves and other vegetation.
Not all turtles love water. Box turtles thrive on land
8/9/2024Not all turtles prefer life in the water. Box turtles live most of their lives on land.
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Quiz: Are you an expert on six-lined racerunners?
8/6/2024Find out with this 10-question quiz.
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A male northern cardinal standing in grass.
Quiz: Are you an expert on cardinals?
7/29/2024Test your knowledge on this 10-question quiz.
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A side-by-side comparison of a honeybee and a yellow jacket.
What's the difference?: Honeybee vs. yellow jacket
7/19/2024The buzz of an insect in your ear can come from many different sources, from mosquitoes and flies to bees and wasps. When it's a bee or wasp buzzing by, two common culprits — honeybees and yellow jackets — can be cause for confusion.
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Honey bees on honeycomb.
Quiz: How much bee brainpower do you have?
7/19/2024Take this quiz to test your knowledge on these very important pollinators.
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A ruby-throated hummingbird on a branch with its tongue slightly extended.
Quiz: Test your hummingbird braininess
7/15/2024While these bright and beautiful birds can be seen in our area, learn more about these miniature but mighty marvels.
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Flies sitting on dead fish in shallow water with a frog in the middle.
Nature curiosity: How do flies find garbage and other stinky things?
7/9/2024How do flies find garbage and other sources of stink so fast? They rely on their antennae to help them hone in.
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Quiz: What's your luna moth IQ?
7/8/2024Find out by answering these 10 questions.
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