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How Does Extreme Winter Weather Affect Wildlife?
With the recent blizzards, have you wondered how wildlife fares in nasty weather? Matthew L. Miller offers a look at how creatures from Virginia opossums to non-native reptiles are affected.
The Fascinating Fall Behavior of Wild Turkeys
Forget the gobbling and strutting. Here’s how wild turkeys will spend Thanksgiving Day.
Owls in the Outhouse: Opening the Bathroom Door on a Foul Bird Issue
There’s an owl in the toilet – and that’s not a joke. Here’s why birds get into outhouses and what we can do about it.
Why You Are Smelling Skunks This Week
Smell a skunk? You’re not alone. Learn more about your urban nature.
10 Unexpected Impacts of Climate Change
Climate change will affect your health, your sports, even what you drink. A look at some of the more unexpected impacts.
Snow Rollers: “Spontaneous Snowballs” at Silver Creek Preserve
The fields looked like a busload of kids had been busy rolling large snowballs. But this was not the work of human hands.
This Fur Seal is 4,000 Miles From Home. Here’s Why.
A Subantarctic fur seal sets a new distance record. How did this critter get so far from home?
Will Polar Bears Die Out Because of Climate Change?
Everyone has heard that polar bears are threatened by climate change. But what does that mean, exactly?
