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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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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The Black Vulture – Georgia’s protected Birds of Prey The Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) is also known as the American Black Vulture. It is a bird i…

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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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