Garter snakes are also called gardener snakes and quite harmless. They are small to medium sized snakes and the state reptile of Massachusetts. Garter…

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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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Cross Vine, Crossvine or Trumpet Flower is a liana native to central and southern United States attracting hummingbirds. Crossvine (Bignonia capreolat…

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The painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) is a widespread native turtle of North America. Eastern Painted Turtles These brightly colored turtles gain their…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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Red-tailed hawks are common in the Northern USA and they are smart and highly trainable.    Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo Jamaicensis) This bird is…

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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) are the only species of hummingbirds that nest east of the Mississippi River in North America. The R…

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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…

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