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Awesome-Opossums: How well do you know opossums?

 |  Aug 13, 2019

Did you know? Opossums can kill an estimated 5,000 ticks in a single season! They may not be pretty, but opossums are extremely beneficial creatures to ecosystems and healthy environments … Read more

Opossums: Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against Ticks and Lyme Disease

,  |  Jun 13, 2017

With the huge rise in deer tick populations and the spread of Lyme disease, many friends of wildlife are welcoming opossums into their yards. Why? Scientists have learned that opossums … Read more

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Mother Nature’s Late Show: 9 Tips for Watching Wildlife at Night

, ,  |  Oct 1, 2005

When the sun goes down and songbirds disappear into cover to roost, you might think that backyard wildlife watching is finished for the day. But the truth is that when … Read more