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Oct 12, 2015
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Autumn sights are unmistakable. The landscape is awash with the colors of changing leaves. Sunsets are coppery. Fall smells are evocative: cider, smoke from burning leaves, and the singed pumpkin of a jack-o-lantern plug.
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Oct 05, 2015
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The bobcat’s habitat has played a vital role in the history of the animal’s survival. Despite the profound change from wilderness to developed land, bobcats have managed to remain Midwest residents.
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Sep 28, 2015
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When people find baby snakes around their homes, they wonder: Where did it come from? Is it venomous? Will we find more?
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Sep 21, 2015
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A heavy morning dew touches all of nature, especially the fine, geometric threads of a spider web.
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Sep 14, 2015
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In nature, color has a purpose. Seasonal decorations can help some animals distinguish males from females.
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Sep 07, 2015
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Watch for flying bull-bats, a nickname for the common nighthawk in the September sky. Nighthawks are not “hawks” and also fly during daylight hours. Their loud calls will jar the night.
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Aug 31, 2015
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Next time you see a fish swimming around erratically, it might not be because they are hungry or because they are being chased by another fish. They might simply be living up to their name.
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Aug 24, 2015
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As streets and highways invade more and more animal habitats, the number of road-killed animals rises.
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Aug 17, 2015
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They go by names such as the lady beetle or ladybird beetle, but you may be most familiar with one.
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Aug 10, 2015
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All wildlife seeks to survive. But rather than hiding from predators, some harmless animals flaunt their presence. They can be so bold because they resemble other animals that taste bad or cause them harm.