AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Wild pigs are arguably one of the most detrimental wildlife species. These animals have the potential to decimat...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The existence of Bigfoot is wildly debated across the country. However, in Alabama, another creature’s existen...
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Pawpaw is an intriguing native fruit in the custard apple family. Most members of the family are tropical, but there are a handful of native...
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General Description
Maypop (Passiflora incarnata)–also known as the purple passion flower–is a widespread native vine in the passion fl...
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Did you know that Alabama has over 668,000 acres of national forests that are part of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest S...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Food plots need good soil and even better nutrients. These are necessities for growth. Crafting the perfect plot...
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Climate-Smart Forestry (CSF) offers a natural climate solution to the rise of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. Benefits can range fro...
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The southeastern United States has five stages of succession identified by dominant vegetation types. Moving through each stage is gradual a...
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Are reported cougar sightings in Alabama? Learn more about this big cat: where it lives today, how to recognize animals that may look simila...
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There are two species of tupelo in Alabama with notable fruiting potential. Black tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) is a common, large, and widesprea...
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A pond on your property can be an asset–not only as a place to pass time between hunting seasons, but also as a habitat enhancement for wi...
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Description
Red mulberry is a member of the family Moraceae, which also includes figs, and is the only mulberry species native to Alabama. ...
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