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The spicebush swallowtail is a mimic of the poisonous pipevine swallow tail. The spicebush swallowtail frequents habitats that are wooded to open ...
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In most Midwestern states, the dickcissel is listed as a grassland species of greatest conservation need. Due to the conversion of grasslands to a...
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Appendaged Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum appendiculatum) is found in woodlands with moist soil that is high in organic matter. Note the ants visiting the...
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Many oak woodlands in the Midwest were historically open and savanna-like. These habitats were filled to the brim with species diversity due to th...
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Due to habitat loss, red-shouldered hawk populations are declining in the Upper Midwest. A breeding pair requires over 250 acres of contiguous ...
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How many different types of frogs do you hear? Scroll to the bottom of this page for the answer.
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The eastern gray squirrel is a common occurrence in forests as well as treed backyards and parks. This species plays an important role in the eco...
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Wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) is an early blooming native plant of wooded areas, savannas, and exposed bedrock and cliffs in the Midwest....
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