Beaver play a crucial role in the ecosystems where they live, engineering habitat which generates a tremendous diversity of plants, animals,...
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While the nights of early fall may be cooling down, that doesn’t mean that snakes are gone for the year just yet. In fact, late summer/ear...
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With exoskeletons, antennae, wings, fur, and compound eyes, they have decided to call your living space home. Cooler temperatures signal sea...
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The American woodcock is a migratory game bird valued by nature lovers and hunters alike. Conservation of the species relies on land managem...
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Learn the physical characteristics, life history, habitat needs and management, food requirements, and nesting preferences of the colorful w...
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The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a native turtle species that is found in 26 of Alabama’s 67 counties. Gopher tortoises are so...
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Damage to your property may be caused by moles or voles. Knowing the difference between the two animals is essential to controlling ...
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Birdwatching hasn’t always been a popular pastime. In the late 1800s most people were not interested in birding. Early ornithologists and ...
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Black Bear – Alabama’s Official State Mammal
American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
Black bears can be...
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Before planting a food plot, land managers should always have the soil tested for nutrient and pH levels. Applying recommended amend...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System forestry, wildlife, and natural resources team invites you to subscribe to the Backyard to the Back...
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Even if an individual has never seen a skunk, they almost certainly have smelled one. Formerly classified as part of the weasel family, skun...
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