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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
The harmless western fox snake is a common Midwest species often found in the transition zone (ecotone) between wooded and herbaceous habitats. The...
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
In the Upper Midwest, the ornate box turtle inhabits open sand prairies. Their habitat is disappearing due to land development as well as a lack o...
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
This rare Blanding’s Turtle was attempting to cross a busy highway, so I stopped and helped him cross safely. This time of year, many of the turtl...
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
Two species of green snake occur in the Midwest, the smooth green and the rough green. The snake's green coloration is made using blue and yellow...
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
What animal left these tracks on a sand road in northwestern Illinois? Scroll below to reveal the culprit.
Here's a photo hint 🤔
The correct ans...
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
Yikes, a venomous coral snake! Or is it? The non-venomous eastern milksnake is an eastern coral snake mimic; both species exhibit concentric bands ...
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by Jennifer Anderson-Cruz
Trapped under winter ice, aquatic turtles slow down and collect oxygen in creative ways. They may pump water through a gaped mouth or their hind...
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