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Amazing ants of Western North Carolina

Ants are some of the smallest creatures in the world, but they are also some of the busiest! ...

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Why native plants matter

Western North Carolina is home to a fantastic variety of wildlife—birds, bears, turtles and cool bugs. But all ...

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Cool facts about magnificent monarchs

Monarch butterflies are some of the most fascinating and beloved creatures in nature. With their bright orange wings ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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