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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.

Return of the River Otters

Victims of overhunting in the 1770s and of strangely high hide prices in the Depression, the inventive otter began its mountain comeback in 1984.

The Great Backyard Bird Count

Three of the top 10 bird-watching states—Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia—are in the Blue Ridge region.

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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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Return of the River Otters

Victims of overhunting in the 1770s and of strangely high hide prices in the Depression, the inventive otter began its mountain comeback in 1984.
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The Great Backyard Bird Count

Three of the top 10 bird-watching states—Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia—are in the Blue Ridge region.
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Coyote (Canis latrans) wandering out from the forest into the loop road on a summer late morning.
Country Roads

Critters Crossing! 

States across the Blue Ridge are investing in wildlife crossings to protect animals and improve roadway safety.

September 1, 2026

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