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Roanoke Logperch to be removed from Endangered Species List thanks to local partnerships
Longtime conservation efforts have resulted in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reviewing the status of the Roanoke ...
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Judge to Hear Arguments on Red Wolf Endangered Species Protections
The Center for Biological Diversity will present oral arguments Wednesday in a federal court case that will decide whether the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service unlawfully refused to increase federal ...
These Gentle Animals Prove Nature Isn’t All Teeth and Claws
Manatee sightings have been on the rise this summer along North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Jennette’s Pier director Mike Remige ...
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South Carolina’s secret summer islands you’ve never heard of
Discover South Carolina’s most stunning secret islands, from wild beaches to hidden history, these crowd-free gems are ...
Rare creature survives shark attack, leading to disturbing find, NC aquarium says
Being caught in the jaws of a shark might seem like the worst thing a helpless sea turtle might endure off North Carolina’s Outer Banks, but apparently not.
Video: Hammerhead shark attacks stingray on Outer Banks
SOUTHERN SHORES, N.C. (WAVY) — A WAVY viewer captured some pretty incredible video off the coast of Southern Shores on the ...
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Creating a glass lizard habitat in the backyard
From OcracokeObserver.com The Eastern glass lizard (Ophisaurus ventralis) became an object of fascination for me when I saw ...
An invasive species of algae could be behind rising mercury levels in the food chain
Researchers are looking at an invasive species of algae along the Atlantic coast as a possible reason for mercury in the food chain.
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A new book tells the story of taxidermist and forensic ornithologist Roxie Laybourne
From her messy office at the Smithsonian, ornithologist Roxie Laybourne changed aviation and crime investigation. NPR's Scott ...
Trout waters assessment underway in North Carolina
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) began assessing all trout waters in January 2025 and while most ...
After heavy rain and heat, North Carolina sees a bug boom
Recent storms and extreme heat in North Carolina have triggered a surge in pests including mosquitoes and lawn-killing worms.
The eastern box turtle’s path to state symbol status | Word from the Smokies
The eastern box turtle is celebrating 30 years as the most highly honored reptile in the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's how it won that status.