The beloved “trash panda,” also known as the raccoon (Procyon lotor), can survive in just about any type of environment. These intelligent little creatures have an iconic appearance with dexterous…
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American black bears (Ursus americanus) are the only type of bears living in West Virginia. About 12,000 to 14,000 of them live in…
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Black bears (Ursus americanus) are the only bears in Utah. Although it’s one of the western states with the lowest…
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Frozen lakes play an outsized role in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter, including in the United States. From ice…
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Delaware is home to over 400 different bird species. Only a few of those species spend their winters in Delaware’s…
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The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is a songbird in the thrush family (Turdidae). It is found across North America and…
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Anna Ivanovna, Empress of Russia, commissioned the world’s first ice palace in the winter of 1739-1940. This extravagant structure was made of…
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Oklahoma has nearly 500 bird breeds, but many fly south when it gets cold. If you’re a birdwatcher who wants…
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Taking care of your dog or cat in the winter is important for both their comfort and safety. You have…
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While Maryland has many resident birds that can be seen all year, others only make their home in the state…
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While Pennsylvania has many year-round resident birds, others only make their home in the state for part of the year.…
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Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you need to give up seeing beautiful things! Some plants are at their best…
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Although the weather may grow colder come winter, birdwatching doesn’t have to slow down in the later months of the…
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As frost as the landscape may be, did you know that several species of birds spend their winters in Alaska?…
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Once winter comes, it may seem like your opportunities to go birding will have slimmed significantly. However, while the weather…
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Bird lovers rejoice! You don’t have to wait until summer to spend your days or evenings bird watching. Plenty of…
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Discover the 11 different bugs that may try to enter your home this winter and how you can prevent them…
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Did you become smitten with the luscious hibiscus plant on a recent trip to the nursery, immediately taking it home?…
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Caring for roses can be a labor of love, but the efforts are well worth the reward. Creating a routine…
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Rose care over winter is important to ensure roses continue to thrive when spring weather arrives the following year. Preparation…
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Lavender is one of the most functional and beautiful plants to grow in your garden. Its delicate aroma is relaxing,…
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Geraniums are well-known and loved for their colorful varieties and low-maintenance nature. Yet, many gardeners who plant these lively perennials…
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Fireflies are everyone's favorite. Find out where lightning bugs go in winter and how to attract more of them to…
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Gnats are annoying little flies that hang around spoiling food and drains and fly right into our eyes. But where…
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Mice are cute, courageous, scrappy, and smart. Unfortunately, these little ones also carry a lot of diseases, so you definitely…
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Chipmunks are more than their attractive features in pop culture. The tiny members of the squirrel family (Sciuridae) are brisk,…
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Since they have existed for millions of years, cockroaches have developed into one of the most adapted pests on the…
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Worms! To many people, these creepy crawly creatures are something they avoid completely. Others, enjoy collecting them for an upcoming…
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Fish are cold-blooded (ectothermic) creatures, with few notable exceptions. Conversely, some species of opah, sharks, and tuna exhibit some warm-blooded…
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The Missouri River is the longest river in the United States and tends to flow quickly throughout much of the…
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Florida is known for its incredibly hot and humid environment. It is because of this environment that so many lizards,…