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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As a forest worker in the Southeast, you are likely to encounter a variety of wildlife while on the job. The ability to identify snakes wh...
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Approximately 40 species of snakes occur in Alabama, and only six of these are venomous. Yet these six attract a lot of attention. Get a cro...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Imagine seeing a lizard with no legs or a giant salamander that can go years without eating. No, this isn’t an...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Dozens of first responders gained valuable, lifesaving skills during Alabama Cooperative Extension System venomo...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Habitat loss and fragmentation is a serious threat to wildlife not only in Alabama but around the world. Alabama...
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Although winter means that snakes and other reptiles become much harder to find, the same is not true about Alabama’s amphibians.
The s...
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As summer draws to a close with the days becoming shorter and the nights longer, fall in Alabama typically ushers in days that are cooler an...
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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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Rats and mice may cause harm to humans by transmitting diseases, destroying property, and biting. Understanding the three species of...
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Eastern bluebirds are a popular species to observe among bird enthusiast and homeowners. Preferring open areas, eastern bluebi...
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North American Beaver (Castor Canadensis)
Native, semi-aquatic rodent found in southeastern U.S. wetlands.
Largest rodent in the Sou...
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