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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The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus) is a common swallowtail butterfly of eastern North America. It has the “tails” on the hind wings…

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Bees use nectar from the white Tupelo trees to make the unique southeastern “Tupelo Honey”! Interesting facts about Tupelo honey Tupelo honey has a li…

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The Chattahoochee – An Ancient River in a Modern City The Chattahoochee River starts in the southern Appalachian Mountains. The native Americans calle…

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The North Georgia Mountains are in the Blue Ridge mountain chain that ends in Georgia belonging to the Appalachian Mountains spanning from southeaster…

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Some of the largest moth in North America: The Luna Moth (Actias luna) and the Giant Leopard Moth. The Luna Moth (Actias luna)  The Luna Moth or…

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Bigleaf Magnolias have the largest simple leaf with a single flower of any native plant in North America.   Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophyll…

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