Posts Tagged ‘Endangered Species’
Passing By: Remembering Extinct Wildlife in North Carolina
According to LandScope America and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, there are at least 990 vertebrate species (excluding marine fishes), more than 3,500 invertebrates, and over 5,500 species of plants…
Read MoreHigh Hopes: North Carolina Treefrogs
As the season shifts towards warmer weather and longer days, many wildlife species emerge from hibernation and begin the search for food and mates. This emergence looks different across species,…
Read MoreGet Squirrely: What You May Not Know About NC’s Five Squirrel Species
Eastern gray squirrels are a constant presence throughout the state, appearing in suburban yards, town parks, and even in remote backcountry areas. This omnipresence even earned them the spot as…
Read MoreWildlife in the Overstory: North Carolina Species in the Treetops
In April, 2024 , we explored Wildlife in the Overstory. Throughout history, we have depended on the natural world for sustenance, shelter, and resources essential for our survival. Yet, this…
Read MoreFive Pollinators from North Carolina’s list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need
Step outside into your backyard, community garden, or a nearby city park and take in the sights, scents, sounds, and movements of the season. With temperatures on the rise and…
Read MoreBuzzing Back: The Rusty Patched Bumblebee and its Habitat
After the final frost of the winter, plant life begins to rally and insect life – including pollinators – begins to ramp up. This seasonal transition serves as a catalyst…
Read MoreBirds, Butterflies, and Cedars – Millennium Forest and Atlantic White Cedar Project
Find out more about NC pollinators through NCWF’s March, 2024: March for Pollinators. NCWF, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Coastal Program, is working to improve habitat…
Read MoreHope for a Species: NCWF’s Work Protecting and Conserving Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Longleaf Pine Habitat
Wild songbirds and butterflies flitted amongst blades of native grasses blown by a southern breeze. Fox squirrels, white-tailed deer, and wild turkeys passed silently among the ranks of longleaf pine…
Read MoreFor the Love of Birds: Seven Birds from North Carolina’s list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need
“Birds are indicators of the environment. If they are in trouble, we know we’ll soon be in trouble.” – Roger Tory Peterson, renowned American naturalist and ornithologist Ecosystems are complex…
Read MoreExciting News: Red Wolf Cams Are Down, but for a Great Reason!
If you’re a fan of the red wolves at the Red Wolf Center, you may have noticed that the live cameras are currently offline. Don’t worry, it’s not a technical…
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