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Cottontail Rabbits: Garden Pests?
Cottontail rabbits are common in urban areas as well as rural areas. This article discusses their life history, eating patterns, and the problems they may cause gardeners.
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Eastern Bunnies
March is one month that just seems to build momentum as each day passes. This year proves to be exceptional in that regards since Easter ends the month with celebration.
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The History of the Easter Bunny, and more!
Find out the story behind the story, and visit some great links related to the ever-popular holiday hare!
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Wolverine, Rabbit, and Spider
The wolverine, rabbit, and spider represent three additional trickster symbols who have had a lasting impact on Native American mythology.
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A New Hampshire Gift Idea!
Holiday shopping season is upon on us. This year, I'd like to suggest an inexpensive, yet beautiful and fascinating gift that keeps giving all year long.
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Away From Light
Light attracts many forms of life and repels others. There are living beings which seek light and grow, orient or move towards light. There are others who avoid light and seek darkness. Get a glimpse of wide variety of life.
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Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes
Eastern Diamondbacks are one of the largest and most dangerous rattlesnake species. This article will discuss its characteristics as well as its habitat.
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Vintage Trains Travel Western Pennsylvania
Vintage trains offer scenic tours and themes for family friendly fun on passenger cars pulled by historic steam locomotives and diesel engines in Western Pennsylvania.
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Easter Crafts
HAPPY EASTER!!! Easter crafts of several types are discussed here, and many links are given. Crafts ranging from baskets, other container alternatives and dying eggs are mentioned. Check it out!
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Mexican Spotted Owl
The Federal Status of the Mexican Spotted Owl is threatened. Scientists studied the Spotted Owl and it became one of the better known owls on this earth.
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The Nantucket Conservation Foundation
Find out who the largest landholder on Nantucket is and how they have accumulated more than 28% of the island in just the past 38 years. Learn where this property is and what it's being used for.
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Game review: SimPark
SimPark teaches natural history while stimulating your child's creative imagination. This is a great Christmas gift for the budding naturalist.
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Other Weasels
Weasels galore! Check out the information on the grison,tayra, and ermine.
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Eating Habits of Reptiles (Part 10)
Snakes warn before attacking big animals…
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Those Wascally Wabbits
An introduction to Beatrix Potter's works available online with links to biographies and some botanical illustrations
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Chukar
Chukars migrate, moving from the high ground to lower regions during massive snows. Also they may move onto south facing slopes to avoid severe cold.

Catch That Bunny! Hide Those Eggs!
A whimsical look at Easter eggs, bunnies and basketry and other Easter finery in the garden.
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EASTER DELIGHTS
Our family had many Easter traditions when I was a child. Some of them have passed with members of our family but my favorite is still carried on by my mother. This is a custom that will be carried on for many generations to come. It is our family's Easter delight.
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Little Grebe
This article describes the Little Grebe, its diet, and home range.
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Prairie Dog Tails: Part 2
Black-tailed prairie dogs dig pretty interesting burrows, live in large towns, and are an important part of the prairie ecosystem. Their numbers have declined drastically. Are they an endangered species in Colorado? See what the Division of Wildlife has in mind.
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Red Tailed hawk
This big, chunky hawk has a pale and dusky phase. The chest is light and the tail is reddish-brown in color. White chin, throat, breast, and belly. Dark belly band formed by vertical streaks across its belly.
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