A good-news global warming story about a pine tree with a storied past promises that a back-to-the-future approach will provide economic opportunities and help prepare the southeastern U.S. for a … Read more
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Unusual Occurrence: Whale Sharks Off Alabama Coast
Whale sharks, the largest of all fish, are rarely spotted and when they are — it is in deep water. So what brings them to Alabama? Ben Raines at AL.com reports: “But … Read more
Wood Storks Make Rare Appearances In Arkansas
Wood stork populations have been increasing in Florida and other gulf states but they also seem to be moving up to Arkansas these days. Joe Mosby at the Cabin.net reports: … Read more
(Second) Smallest salamander in U.S. discovered
A new and tiny species of amphibian has been discovered in Georgia. Physorg.com reports: The newly discovered salamander, which is the second-smallest salamander species in the U.S. and one of … Read more