All posts in Creature Feature

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Creature Feature – Whooo Goes There?
October 24, 2022, No Comments

Along with bats and black cats, owls are among Halloween’s most iconic animals.  With huge, glaring eyes, nocturnal b ...

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Creature Feature – Righty or Lefty?
October 9, 2022, No Comments

In this right-handed world, between 75-90% of us use our right hand to write, eat, throw, etc., but did you know that an ...

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Creature Feature – Fall to Winter Wildlife
September 26, 2022, No Comments

Another Summer has come and gone, but don’t mourn too deeply, as Autumn and Winter are spectacular seasons in our regi ...

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Creature Feature – Wild About Mushrooms
September 26, 2022, No Comments

While most people are leery of eating wild mushrooms, they’re often on the menu for bears, deer, opossums, skunks, rac ...

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Creature Feature – Back to School Blues
September 13, 2022, No Comments

Here’s hoping your family had a terrific summer vacation, especially the kids.  Alas, all good things must come to an ...

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Creature Feature – Ring-Billed Gulls, Adaptive Survivors
August 29, 2022, No Comments

Adult ring-billed gulls are gray and white gulls with yellow legs and a black band across their bill.  These strong, ag ...

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Creature Feature – Mange Threatens Wildlife & Pets
August 15, 2022, No Comments

Sarcoptic mange is a common, widespread disease in mammals.  It is caused by a microscopic mite that burrows into the s ...

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Creature Feature – St. Lawrence Sharks
August 4, 2022, No Comments

The St. Lawrence River is home to LOTS of fish. In the river’s International section alone, there are 85 species, incl ...

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Creature Feature – Five-Lined Skink
July 18, 2022, No Comments

Although we picture lizards in desert landscapes or on exotic islands, New York is home to three lizard species. The mos ...

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Creature Feature – Swallowtail Butterflies
June 17, 2022, No Comments

The Swallowtail butterfly family has several members, including the Tiger Swallowtail, Giant Swallowtail, Black Swallowt ...