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Carolina Critters

Navigating Nature’s Highway

Seeing the world on monarchs’ wings

Nature’s Living Jewel

The perseverance and lore of eastern box turtles

Truth or Fiction: Top Misconceptions About Snakes

Are snakes as scary as we make them seem?

Wild and Free

Wild horses are centuries-long residents of NC’s Outer Banks

Top Dog: North Carolina’s Tale of the Coyote

Like it or not, coyotes seem to love it here as much as we do

Uninvited Guests

What to do when wildlife appears in unexpected places

Illuminating the Night

Experience the magic of fireflies

Living with Beavers

Our largest rodent can be an asset, and an issue

Living with Black Bears

A thriving NC bear population makes it more likely your paths will cross

All About Deer

9 reasons to appreciate the white-tailed deer

Gliders of the Night Sky

The secret lives of Carolina northern flying squirrels

Attracting Backyard Birds

Five seeds to make your bird feeder even more enticing

Don’t Feed the Animals

And other tips for living with wildlife in your neck of the woods

Butterfly Highway

A network of pollinator pit stops is taking root across the state.