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Plant-Based Diets
August 5, 2020, No Comments

Eating less meat and more veggies has long been linked with a healthier heart. But nutritious, plant-based diets during ...

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Creature Feature – The Buzz on Dog-Day Cicadas
August 5, 2020, No Comments

Unlike periodic cicada species, dog-day cicadas occur annually, their buzzy drone coinciding with the hot, humid days of ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Neon Tetra
July 23, 2020, No Comments

The neon tetra is a freshwater fish of the characin family. This type of species is native to blackwater clearwater stre ...

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Creature Feature – The Scarlet Tanager
July 23, 2020, No Comments

In addition to the handsome northern cardinal, there’s another ruby-hued gent in the treetops, and he’s just as dazz ...

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Creature Feature – Turtle Nest Success Becoming Critical
June 14, 2020, No Comments

Right now, turtles are wandering in search of mates, territory and places to nest, so be extra vigilant while driving, e ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Black Moors
June 1, 2020, No Comments

I have a lot of customers who love goldfish and why not, they are easy to care for, they don’t mind it being cold ...

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Creature Feature – Oh, Baby!
June 1, 2020, No Comments

The spring and summer seasons are burgeoning with life as newborn creatures enter the world.  Some wildlife babies rece ...

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Creature Feature – Bobcats
May 20, 2020, No Comments

Although bobcats reside in our region, they are rarely seen due to their nocturnal and elusive behaviors.  They live in ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Pond Season
May 20, 2020, No Comments

Pond season is fast approaching. Be sure your water has warmed up a bit before adding pond fish. We haven’t had to ...

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Creature Feature – American Toad Trivia
May 20, 2020, No Comments

The chubby American toad measures 2-4” long.  It has rough skin in shades of brown, red or olive, with dark blotches ...