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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 ...

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Creature Feature – Fawn Facts
May 30, 2022, No Comments

This time each year, it’s good to revisit some facts about white-tailed deer fawns. A tiny fawn often appears abandone ...

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Creature Feature – May Treasures
May 18, 2022, No Comments

As a nature enthusiast, May is one of my favorite months.  Beauty abounds:  the eruption of verdant leaves in the wood ...

Mike’s Fish Tank – Banjo Catfish
May 6, 2022, No Comments

A lot of people are not familiar with the banjo catfish. They are a cool looking catfish and I try to get them in whenev ...

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Creature Feature – Emerald Ash Borer Beetles
May 6, 2022, No Comments

The first invasive emerald ash borers (EABs) were discovered in Michigan in 2002, where they probably hitchhiked oversea ...

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Creature Feature – Moose
April 20, 2022, No Comments

Although it’s unlikely we’ll encounter a moose in this neck of the woods, the Adirondack Region hosts around 600-700 ...