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Temporary Home

Temporary Home

May 5, 2008

Living in temporary pools may be an excellent habitat “choice”
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Trunk Jewelry

Trunk Jewelry

April 28, 2008

Tree trunks often have strange looking things growing on them
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Non-stop Swimmer

Non-stop Swimmer

April 21, 2008

A fish that can’t breathe in the usual way
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Foster Care

Foster Care

April 14, 2008

Are cowbirds lazy or just smart parents?
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Major Overhaul

Major Overhaul

April 7, 2008

Some animals go through major changes as they grow
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Itching to Know

Itching to Know

March 31, 2008

You’d better know how to identify this plant
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Squat

Squat

March 24, 2008

Be careful how you hold small animals
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Uninvited Guests

Uninvited Guests

March 17, 2008

Yellowjackets love picnics!
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It All Depends

It All Depends

March 10, 2008

Some mammals can change color to fit the season
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Tree Cycles

Tree Cycles

March 3, 2008

Trees have similar yearly cycles
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Land Snail

Land Snail

February 25, 2008

Snails are more widespread than you might think
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Home Safe Home

Home Safe Home

February 18, 2008

Beavers have a unique home
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Friend or Foe?

Friend or Foe?

February 11, 2008

Fire isn’t always damaging for wildlife
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Dabble vs. Dive

Dabble vs. Dive

February 4, 2008

Duck anatomy points to two different lifestyles
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Insect Antifreeze

Insect Antifreeze

January 28, 2008

Special way insects avoid damage from freezing
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Cool,Clear Water

Cool,Clear Water

January 21, 2008

Not all fish like “warm” water
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Blending In

Blending In

January 14, 2008

A common way for animals to remain unseen
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Animals All

Animals All

January 7, 2008

Some confuse the words mammal and animal
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Hold Your Breath

Hold Your Breath

December 31, 2007

Some turtles can live without breathing for months!
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Bright Idea

Bright Idea

December 10, 2007

Each of us is a cause and a solution to global warming
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