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The groundhog is the only animal with its own national holiday.

Centuries ago, people noticed that birds disappeared in winter. They came up with explanations that are amusing, intuitive, and curiously apt.

Evolution has not affected the Lung Fish and their internal organs have not changed for millions of years.

In the northeastern U.S., both water-dwelling and terrestrial turtles must take measures to protect their temperature-sensitive systems from the winter cold.

Desert tortoises are land-dwelling turtles in the reptile family. They require a great deal of care and responsibility, and they cannot be owned without a permit.

Chinese Water dragons can be successfully mated with the proper conditions. If mating their lizards, owners must first wait until the dragons have reached maturity.

Australia's unique monotreme, the short-beaked echidna, is helping zoologists rethink the evolution of endothermy (producing heat to maintain their body temperature).

According to some traditions, snake was sinister. To the Celts and Native Americans, snake was beneficial. Snake represented rebirth, ridding the old for the better new.

First grade students are inspired to learn about hibernation and respond to journal prompts during bear-themed winter lesson plans based on the book Bear Snores On.

While the focus of these gardens is food and shelter for bats, other wildlife will be attracted as well. The variety of plant types allows for gardener creativity.

Good health is based on good nutrition and painted turtle pets depend on their owners for both.

The introduction of the Grey Squirrel into Europe has pushed the Red Squirrel south towards warmer regions.

Winter weather saps energy and makes people feel like curling up with a good mound of snack foods, but it doesn't have to be that way. Make lean, healthy choices.

Desert activities are a popular pastime in the southwest, but many people go into the desert poorly prepared for survival.

While researchers agree on the basic facts about the giant panda, the animal with the famous black and white coat retains an air of mystery.

The ghostly spirit bear that roams the rainforest of Western Canada has fascinated humans for centuries.

Urban wildlife, ranging from the smallest insect and to birds, coyotes, and deer, can exist and even thrive in towns and cities, enriching people's lives.

Any garden is enhanced by the presence of butterflies. Buddleia, the butterfly bush, attracts many different varieties of butterflies in the summer while it is in flower.

The western diamondback rattlesnake accounts for the most fatalities in North America. This article sill describe its characteristics an habitat.

Suddenly another highly important ecological canary in the coal mine, various northeastern bat species, have been found to be molding during hibernation, never to wake.

Preschoolers can learn about birds, animal tracks, and hibernation through hands-on activities at a science center about winter.

America's indigenous people regarded earth's creatures as being brothers and sisters of mankind, seeking metaphoric meaning from living animal spirits (totem guides).

Teachers can provide a hands-on unit about winter for preschoolers by adding dramatic play items and books to the classroom.

Most insects cannot fly until their body temperature approaches 100oF (38oC). Various behavioral and physiological methods of increasing temperature are used.

It's easy to make reading fun for preschoolers during the blustery months. Young children will love reading these chilly, funny, and often touching winter books.

Milwaukee celebrates its brief window of warm weather with a Summer packed full of ethnic festivals that highlight the diversity of the local population.

The hedgehog is one of Britain's most recognisable mammals. Its spiny appearance is unmistakable and if you have ever tried to pick one up with bare hands, unforgettable.

More than 100 Nordic ski venues nationwide to offer free day of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing during the annual Winter Trails Day

It is uncommon for sea turtles to range north of Oregon, but their appearance in Alaskan waters occurs often enough that they can't be considered accidental visitors.

Learn more about the 2010 Olympic mascots Quatchi, Miga, Sumi, and Mukmuk. Play online games, print coloring pages, or engage kids with other mascot activities.

A popular American legend, inherited from Native Americans, is that the woolly bear caterpillar can predict the severity of the coming winter. Is it a myth or fact?

Solitary bees have garnered more attention as pollinators in recent years. Indeed, as honeybee populations decline, solitary wild bees are being cultivated.

Visiting New Hampshire means the opportunity to see an assortment of wildlife. Here are just a few of the amazing wild animals one might see.

Creating a nativity scene to reflect a Pagan's beliefs can represent his or her faith in a festive and spiritual display.

Hedgehogs are mammals that belong to the Erinaceinae family. They can be found in Europe, Asia, Africa and New Zealand.

Seasonal Affective Disorder can manifest in anxiety, mood swings, loss of libido and overeating. These three asanas balance brain chemistry and lift mind, body and soul.

The magnificent and solitary brown bear of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is well suited to life in the far north.

Shorter days and lower temperatures can slow down even the most dedicated fitness buff. Choosing the right workout and staying motivated is the key to year-round fitness.

Simple crafts made by preschoolers and toddlers using toilet paper rolls can help with school preparation and also decorate the table for a festive fall dinner.

Dormice are attractive small rodents that seem to sleep a lot.

With the right selection of butterfly plants you can create a butterfly garden attracting butterflies even on sunny days in the depth of  winter.

The Author of "Fertility Goddesses, Groundhog Bellies and the Coca-Cola Company" explores the surprising origins of this holiday about a little rodent

Hard hit by habitat degradation and human activity, the well-loved British mammal is in decline. The public is being asked to do their part to help save them.

The biggest fish in the world feed on very small animal plankton, just as enormous whales survive on krill.

Organic gardening opens the door for seeds to germinate wherever they fall. No herbicides will interfere. Nature provides rich rewards for the receptive garden.

The Peacock butterfly is one of the most common butterflies found in the UK. It is spread throughout most of the country and is pushing north into even the Hebrides.

The Red Admiral butterfly can be found in North America and Northern Europe in summer, but it has usually migrated up from the south. Plant some flowers to attract them.

When daylight hours decrease in fall and winter the change can affect a person's mental health. Sometimes called winter blues, the condition can be mild to severe.

The Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) is one of the most common British butterflies and is found almost everywhere in the UK.

We can use the freshness of a new season to spring forward into fresh new habits aimed at health enhancement through lifestyle changes.