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Creature Feature – Gypsy Moth Invasion
August 5, 2021, No Comments

The gypsy moth is an invasive species, not native to the U.S.  It hails from Europe and first arrived in Massachusetts ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – The Head & Tail Light Tetra
July 25, 2021, No Comments

The Head and Tail Light Tetra is a beautiful, hardy and peaceful fish. The Head and Tail Light Tetra come from slow movi ...

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Creature Feature – Gray Treefrogs
July 25, 2021, No Comments

Summer is in full swing and it’s a great time to observe frogs, which typically spend most of their lives in and aroun ...

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Creature Feature – Oh Deer!
June 16, 2021, No Comments

Many of us have had harrowing encounters with wildlife on the road, with most drivers reporting at least one close call ...

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Creature Feature – Father Dear
May 31, 2021, No Comments

Animal mothers are often responsible for raising their offspring alone.  Such is the case with ducks, deer, rabbits, ot ...

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Creature Feature – Lead Toxicity in Birds
May 19, 2021, No Comments

Did you know that ingesting one small lead sinker can kill an adult loon?  When loons, bald eagles, swans and other bir ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Tank Tips
May 19, 2021, No Comments

Some helpful hints for your tank. Feed your fish small amounts at least 3 times a day. Fish burn a lot of calories swimm ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Pufferfish
May 4, 2021, No Comments

The freshwater pufferfish have become very popular. A Freshwater Puffers Natural Habitat Freshwater puffers are found in ...

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Creature Feature – Loony Tunes
May 4, 2021, No Comments

  Common loons are iconic of northern wilderness lakes where their haunting calls stir something primordial within ...

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Creature Feature – Black Bears in Spring
April 21, 2021, No Comments

When black bears rouse from hibernation they are very hungry, having lost as much as 30% of their body weight in the den ...