On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Why do amazing beavers build dams?

Ever wonder why beavers build dams? I know, it’s not something you think about every day. But when ...

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Eight reasons to love the amazing opossum

Do opossums wander through your yard? Before you freak out, let’s look at why you might want to ...

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“Please don’t move my rocks,” says the hellbender

Have you heard of a hellbender? And if not, just what is one? How about the longest salamander ...

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Spiders: Creepy or eight-legged heroes?

Do spiders give you the creeps? You’re not alone; many folks find them scary, with about 33% of ...

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

Plant it, and they will come

Imagine no baby birds or foxes or bears. It’s pretty simple. Wildlife needs good habitat to survive and ...

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Skunks: Yellowjacket slayers

Have you ever thought much about skunks? Probably not. They seem forgotten until that dreadful smell hits you. ...

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What’s living under Dale’s studio?

The leaves next to Dale’s studio are rustling. “Cool, it must be our resident black snake,” I thought ...

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A box turtle rescue

After a long day of adding some native flowers to our garden, we decided to finish planting the ...

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Black Bears are smarter than you think

Every time I see a black bear wander through our property, my heart skips a beat, and I’m ...

On the Wild Side - Loti Woods

The wondrous birds of North Carolina

One of the joys of living in the foothills is watching our numerous birds. And not just watching ...

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