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84Bee, Wasp, or Yellow Jacket?
by kerryg
I have to confess, it's a huge pet peeve of mine when people call wasps and yellow jackets "bees." I'm not even a beekeeper, I guess it just upsets me because it gives bees a bad rap... and they're having... published 4 months ago
74How To Help Wildlife
by kerryg
Many people want to help wildlife, but aren't quite sure how to go about it.The numbers are daunting. There are over 11.000 endangered animal species in the world today, and many others in decline due to... published 2 months ago
74Trees For the World
by kerryg
Deforestation is one of the most urgent environmental problems today, because it affects both human and environmental health in surprising ways. The Benefits of Trees In America, trees are popular for... published 5 months ago
69The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of the American Bison
by kerryg
The American bison, Bison bison, is descended from a species of Eurasian steepe bison, Bison priscus, that crossed the land bridge into America about 300,000 years ago, during the last Ice Age. Bison priscus... published 8 months ago
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71Attracting Birds With Prairie Plants
by kerryg
Whether you live on an acreage or the smallest city lot, attracting birds to your garden is easy with native prairie plants. The tallgrass prairie, which once covered much of the American Midwest, is one of... published 7 months ago
63The Winter Bird Garden
by kerryg
For many birds, winter is the most dangerous time of year. Deciduous trees lose their leaves, exposing birds to predators and the elements. Many food sources are buried under snow, while water sources may... published 6 months ago
68Horseshoe Crabs
by kerryg
Horseshoe crabs are one of the coolest animals around. Horseshoe crabs are not true crabs. instead, they're arachnids, distantly related to spiders. Their closest living relative, the trilobite, has been... published 4 months ago
78Prairie Dogs: Keystone Species of the Plains
by kerryg
Prairie Dogs have long been vilified by ranchers and others who believe that they damage the range and take valuable forage away from cattle and other livestock. In fact, prairie dogs are what is known as a... published 7 months ago
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