From the mountainous west to the coastal east, there’s no shortage of diverse habitats in Virginia. As a result, a variety of species are able to thrive here. Ready to…
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The whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is located on both American continents from Southern Canada down to Peru and Bolivia in…
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As summer turns to fall in Virginia, a lovely variety of fall-blooming flowers start to appear, adding bright spots of…
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American elk are truly magnificent and large animals. They are hard to look away from with their impressive size, antlers, and…
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Virginia is known for its beautiful nature scene. The Blue Ridge Mountains cuts through the western side of Virginia. Eastern…
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Virginia, with its slightly warmer climate compared to other eastern coast states, is situated in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to…
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Some of the most iconic trees in Virginia may come as a surprise to you. Not all are your typical…
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Virginia is a beautiful and diverse state filled with equally diverse flora and fauna. These 22 caterpillars in Virginia barely scratch…
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Virginia’s largest river is the James River. It flows across the entire state, contributing to the Chesapeake Bay. The river…
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Virginia’s beautiful landscape may be home to some animals you aren’t aware of. For example, manatees and humpback whales sometimes…
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Every state in the U.S. has its own favorites… of everything. And while some of those favorites are just preferences…
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While residents in Virginia love summertime, they could do without pesky mosquitoes. There’s nothing worse than trying to enjoy spending…
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There are several species of watersnakes native to North America. Several watersnakes can be found in Virginia, including the following…
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Hopefully, you never find a rodent scurrying away from you after you flip on the light indoors or outdoors. However,…
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Bobcats are the only wild cat found native to Virginia. However, how many bobcats live in Virginia? And where do…
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Nelson County, in central Virginia, is home to one of the highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi: Crabtree Falls. Crabtree…
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In this article, we'll focus specifically on black spiders living in Virginia.
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Virginia is in the southeast United States. It sits between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian mountains. Known as the…
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Virginia is located in the southeastern part of the United States. It is also one of the original 13 colonies!…
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With an average monthly temperature of 50°F, the beaches in Virginia Beach, Virginia, aren’t exactly crowded in January. But in…