10 Neat Things About Turkeys
1. Not from Turkey. There are three species of turkey, if you count the domesticated one, and all are from North and Central America. When
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October 7, 2022
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About Canada Geese
1. More than just a jacket. “Canada goose” may conjure up visions of a warm, fur-trimmed winter jacket with a high price tag and a
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October 21, 2021
About Skunks
1. Skunk diet. Skunks have a varied diet that includes roots, seeds and berries; small mice, birds and eggs; and, of course, grubs. If you’ve
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March 11, 2021
Captivating caterpillars
By Sharon Moffat There is often nothing more upsetting to a gardener than to stroll out into the garden to admire its beauty only to
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February 13, 2021
About Coyotes
1. The prospering dog. The common coyote, Canis Latrans, is among the most successful large mammals when it comes to coping with human expansion. Rather
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December 4, 2020
About Raccoons
1. Smart cookies. Raccoons are highly intelligent with excellent memories. One study showed that they could remember very well for at least three years. It
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January 13, 2020
About Reindeer
1. Is a reindeer like a caribou? Yes; in fact, caribou is the North American name for reindeer. As a North American, I will call
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December 19, 2019
About Bugs with Wings in your Home
1. Things with wings. Pesky little bugs fly around the house and everyone believes they are fruit flies. You should hope not. Fruit flies are
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November 18, 2019
Prairie Dogs
1. The talk of the town. Prairie dogs, the big cousin to the Richardson’s ground squirrel or gopher, live very social lives in colonies called
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October 21, 2019
About Spiders
Eyes 1. Those eyes have seen a lot of… Most spiders have eight eyes, and they see a lot. In fact, their vision from the
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September 6, 2019