Doodlebugs and Antlions
By Jim Moore In the animated comedy, “A Bugs Life”, the enemy of the ants were grasshoppers who demanded food tributes from the ants. In reality, the real ‘bug’ enemies of ants are Doodlebugs: ferocious...
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Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Far in the distance, very early in the morning, before the sun rises you may hear the gobbling of the Wild Turkey. As they begin to wake each other up, one by one they will descend from the treetops to the ground where they...
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Our Elderberry Longhorn Beetles By: Jim Moore, Insect Naturalist –
Our Elderberry Longhorn Beetles By: Jim Moore, Insect Naturalist – Recently, a friend...
Read MoreTANK on City Dogs! …Really Mom? By Eileen Majors –
TANK on City Dogs! …Really Mom? By Eileen Majors – My mom’s losing it; I’m pretty sure. She went to the big city last weekend and now she won’t quit talking about this Charlie fella. Another one of those little,...
Read MoreBeaver Town – Story and Photos By Stacy Fisher
Beaver Town, Story and Photos By Stacy Fisher – Especially prized for being one of the warmest furs of any animal in North America, as well as for its astounding durability, the fur trade killed off 40 to 60...
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