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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
The eastern fox squirrel prefers more open canopied woodlands and forest edges than the eastern gray squirrel. By utilizing different habitats, the...
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
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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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
The northern saw-whet owl is the Midwest's smallest owl species. It is a year round resident in the northern portions of the Midwest, but makes sur...
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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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