On the Wild Side - Loti Woods
River otters return to Western North Carolina
River otters almost vanished from Western North Carolina’s waterways but are now making an amazing comeback. These sleek, playful animals bring joy to wildlife watchers ...
Loti Woods, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Community
Red wolf pelt helps kids learn
New resource for Champions for Wildlife’s “Wild for Red Wolves” program POLK COUNTY—At Champions for Wildlife, the “Wild for Red Wolves” program has taken ...
by Loti Woods, Friday, February 7, 2025 12:48 pm
Columnists
There’s more to gray squirrels than you might think
Who really thinks about gray squirrels? They’re so common we tend to take them for granted. But what would happen if we had no squirrels? ...
by Loti Woods, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 10:44 am
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Endangered species in North Carolina
As you walk through the mountains and valleys of western North Carolina, our forests reveal a world of rare and remarkable creatures fighting for survival. ...
by Loti Woods, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:37 am
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What animals hibernate in winter, and why?
When winter’s chill spreads across Western North Carolina’s mountains, many animals are getting ready for their long winter’s nap. While some creatures stay active during ...
by Loti Woods, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 2:57 pm
Arts
“Sunshine & Smiles” art kits from Champions for Wildlife available after Helene
FOOTHILLS—As soon as the roads were cleared of downed trees and floodwaters from Tropical Storm Helene, Champions for Wildlife visited a local shelter to provide ...
by Loti Woods, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:55 pm
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Helping wildlife after Tropical Storm Helene
Western North Carolina’s lush forests and crystal-clear streams are home to some amazing animals. Then Tropical Storm Helene tore through our mountains. As it flooded ...
by Loti Woods, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 11:30 am
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Praying Mantises: Nature’s tiny, weird superheroes
Watching a praying mantis turn its head to look at me is fascinating yet a little unnerving since they look like alien creatures. Looking closely ...
by Loti Woods, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 2:41 pm
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Fun facts about the amazing flying squirrel
Did you know that Western North Carolina is home to some of nature’s most incredible acrobats? They’re not circus performers but tiny, furry creatures that ...
by Loti Woods, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 1:58 pm
Community
Champions for Wildlife hosts ‘Wild for Pollinators’ event
Champions for Wildlife recently held a free family event, Wild for Pollinators, where children and their families learned what pollinators need in our gardens to ...
by Loti Woods, Thursday, August 8, 2024 11:14 am
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Clippers vs. Hornets Tickets Available – Sunday, March 16
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College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: ACC Games Today, March 3
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons versus the Duke Blue Devils is a game to see on the Monday…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Monday, March 3
The Monday college basketball slate includes two games with a ranked team on the court. Among those contests…
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