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January Jewels

Think you just saw a hummingbird, in this cold weather? It might not be your imagination.

Oh Deer

Once nearly gone from the Blue Ridge, white-tailed deer are now overly plentiful. Or are they?

Bringing Back a Living Fossil

Conservationists are reintroducing ancient lake sturgeon to southeastern rivers.

Saving America’s Bird

The majestic bald eagle faced survival challenges in the 1960s. Now, thanks in part to efforts at the American Eagle Foundation in the Smokies, the future is much brighter for our national bird.

Raising Hell (benders)

The threatened, "Hideously ugly" salamanders become much easier to look at in the context of the deep perils to their existence.

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January Jewels

Think you just saw a hummingbird, in this cold weather? It might not be your imagination.
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Oh Deer

Once nearly gone from the Blue Ridge, white-tailed deer are now overly plentiful. Or are they?
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Bringing Back a Living Fossil

Conservationists are reintroducing ancient lake sturgeon to southeastern rivers.
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Saving America’s Bird

The majestic bald eagle faced survival challenges in the 1960s. Now, thanks in part to efforts at the American Eagle Foundation in the Smokies, the future is much brighter for our national bird.
RaisingHellBenders

Raising Hell (benders)

The threatened, "Hideously ugly" salamanders become much easier to look at in the context of the deep perils to their existence.
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Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
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