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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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Over 3 million years ago, the Panama land bridge formed and connected the North American and South American Continents prompting the Great American...
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The American buffalo is a critical keystone prairie species. Grazing by roaming buffalo herds keeps aggressive grass species in check and creates a...
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The word "raccoon" stems from the Powhatan term meaning, "animal that scratches with its hands."
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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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Muskrats build huts in standing water by mounding mud and vegetation that is significantly elevated above the water level. A central chamber with...
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