by amadmin | Jul 31, 2020 | Educational Resources, News, Uncategorized
By: Ashlyn Halseth Reaching up to 60 pounds, the American beaver (Castor canadensis) is North America’s largest rodent. Accounting for a lot of their weight is their disproportionally large skull and teeth. These features are crucial for the beaver’s very specialized...
by amadmin | Jul 23, 2020 | Educational Resources, News, Uncategorized
By: Ashlyn Halseth Beating their wings up to 70 beats per second and consuming nectar all day, it is no shock that the Hummingbird Moth is commonly mistaken for being a part of the avian group, Hummingbirds. Hummingbird Moths are in the family Sphingidae, which...
by amadmin | Jul 7, 2020 | Educational Resources, News, Private Lands, Uncategorized
By: Ashlyn Halseth Being the only native tortoise in the entire southeast, it is no shock that the Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is known for playing a big role in their ecosystem. In fact, their presence within their native range is so crucial, that they...
by amadmin | Jun 23, 2020 | Educational Resources, News, Uncategorized
By: Ashlyn Halseth Pigmy rattlesnakes (Sistrurus miliarius) are found all over the Southeastern United States. Known for their mid-dorsal spots that range from black to reddish-brown, this snake is one of the six venomous snakes native to Georgia (eight if you include...
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