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There are a lot of lakes with snakes in North Carolina, but these three places tend to be home to the most species.

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When many mammals are sleeping during the winter, American beavers are actively courting, mating, and rearing offspring.

Did you know that some hummingbirds migrate? It isn't just a few miles, either. Some birds travel thousands of miles south for the winter.

The bagworm moth larvae spend all their time in a specially constructed shelter made from silk and leaves or twigs. This is how it works.

We explored rodent-borne hantavirus. We explain how to reduce the risk, and reveal that many Americans are unaware of the danger.

Humans, compared to other vertebrates, are mediocre smellers. From rodents to sharks, animals have diverse capabilities for detecting scents.

The blackchin guitarfish looks like both a shark and a ray. Sadly, they are also an endangered species. Read about them here.