Coyotes (Canis latrans): A remarkably adaptable species. Coyotes, the “barking dogs“, originally ranged primarily in the Southwestern half of North Am…
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Garter snakes are also called gardener snakes and quite harmless. They are small to medium sized snakes and the state reptile of Massachusetts. Garter…
Cross Vine, Crossvine or Trumpet Flower is a liana native to central and southern United States attracting hummingbirds. Crossvine (Bignonia capreolat…
The painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) is a widespread native turtle of North America. Eastern Painted Turtles These brightly colored turtles gain their…
Poison ivy is found east of the Rocky Mountains from Canada down to Florida. It is an adaptable, woody perennial weed. All types of poison ivy ha…
This cactus is also called “Indian Fig” or “Devil’s-tongue”. It is a native cactus of Georgia and it is found in many parts of eastern North America….
Red Moss, Elf-Orpine (Diamorpha smallii) is not a moss at all, but a succulent plant (genus of family Crassulaceae) which prefers the sunlight an…
Red-tailed hawks are common in the Northern USA and they are smart and highly trainable. Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo Jamaicensis) This bird is…
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) are the only species of hummingbirds that nest east of the Mississippi River in North America. The R…
There are two types of shrimp frequently inhabit the water pools on Stone Mountain: Fairy Shrimp and Clam Shrimp. The clear freshwater pools on t…