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As its name suggests, this small frog is native to the Sierra Nevada. Unfortunately, this species has seen population ...

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Palatine High School’s Mauricio Orozco is that rare teacher whose excellence can be measured not only by his impact on his ...

In December, nine great egrets turned up in Adak, five in Nikolski, and — for the first documented time — three in Unalaska, ...

RUBONDO Island National Park is a hidden gem in Tanzania, located on an island in Lake Victoria. It is a haven for wildlife ...

Hummingbirds are some of the most beautiful and elegant creatures on earth, and inviting them into your yard is almost like ...

In December, nine Great Egrets turned up in Adak, five in Nikolski, and, for the first time documented, three in Unalaska, ...

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