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Posts Tagged ‘Wildlife’
Barred Owls Presentation
Barred Owls are one of the most common owls found in North Carolina and not many people know much about them! Learn the basics about these amazing creatures with Audrey…
Read MoreOh, Snap! Take a Peek at NCWF’s Wildlife Photography Contest Winners
North Carolina’s amateur shutterbugs did a whole lot of snapping for North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s 3rd annual Wildlife Photography Contest held May through July. We received an astounding 600 submissions…
Read MoreAnimal Skulls: Carnivore, Herbivore or Omnivore?
NCWF hosts master naturalist and animal skull expert, Chris Baldwin, for a virtual presentation about differentiating carnivores, herbivores and omnivores from each other solely by looking at their skulls. Chris…
Read MoreOctober Calendar of Wildlife & Habitat Happenings
Opportunities to experience natural North Carolina are as diverse as our state’s spectacular landscape. And there’s no shortage of things to do, see and hear this month – from duck…
Read MoreCalendar of Wildlife & Habitat Happenings
Calendar of Seasonal Events for September 2021 Sept. 4: Hunting season opens for doves, rails and moorhens. Sept. 10: Wild muscadines are ripe. Summer farewell is in bloom. Peak flight…
Read MoreNCWF Joins Lawsuit Challenging Elimination of North Carolina Sea Turtle and Fish Protections
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Cape Fear River Watch and Defenders of Wildlife are challenging a decision to abolish turtle and fish protections in North Carolina that have been in…
Read MoreWildlife Feature: Chuck-will’s-widows
The Chuck-will’s-widow, Antrostomus carolinensis, is a bird in the nightjar family that is found throughout the southeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of North America. These birds dwell in dry, open woodlands…
Read MoreWildlife Feature: Marbled Salamanders
The southeastern United States has the largest concentration of salamanders in the world. North Carolina boasts the largest diversity in that region as home to more than 60 different salamander…
Read More10 to Watch: These Native Species Need Our Help Now
In any season, North Carolina is home to some of the natural world’s most intriguing citizens. Here are 10 wildlife species struggling with habitat loss, disease, over-harvest, and other challenges.…
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