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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
The word "raccoon" stems from the Powhatan term meaning, "animal that scratches with its hands."
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
Monarch butterflies require milkweed (Asclepias spp.) as a larval food source. Just as important are nectar food plants to power adult monar...
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
When it comes time for a transformation, the Polyphemus moth caterpillar wraps itself in a leaf of its host plant, such as an oak, maple, birch, et...
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The spring forest canopy can be as beautiful as its fall colors. Many migrating birds follow the opening of tree buds during spring migration. The ...
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The eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is an early blooming tree species that is an important first food plant for emerging bees and pollinators in...
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During this tutorial, viewers will learn how to use the BirdNET bird sound identification app for Android smartphones. While in the field, users re...
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