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The Snowy Owl

Will the birds again fly south, or was a visit to the North Carolina mountains an aberration?

Up a Creek with the Brookies

Researchers are successfully restoring Southern Appalachian brook trout to mountain streams.

Cougars Making a Comeback?

While a cougar shot in east-central Kentucky was the first in that state since before the Civil War, there is still not a single camera sighting in the southeastern mountains.

Disappearing, Reappearing Elk

Elk have adapted well to their new and natural habitat in the East.

Black Bears in the Back Yard

Once rarely seen by humans, and usually only in the Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, black bears are becoming more prevalent in or near residential areas across the Southeast.

Current Issue

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The Snowy Owl

Will the birds again fly south, or was a visit to the North Carolina mountains an aberration?
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Up a Creek with the Brookies

Researchers are successfully restoring Southern Appalachian brook trout to mountain streams.
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Cougars Making a Comeback?

While a cougar shot in east-central Kentucky was the first in that state since before the Civil War, there is still not a single camera sighting in the southeastern mountains.
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Disappearing, Reappearing Elk

Elk have adapted well to their new and natural habitat in the East.
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Black Bears in the Back Yard

Once rarely seen by humans, and usually only in the Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, black bears are becoming more prevalent in or near residential areas across the Southeast.
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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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