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Creature Feature: Saving the Caves

The Southeastern Cave Conservancy works to protect these underground spaces—and the critters that live there.

Creature Feature: Talk of the Town and Beyond

The white squirrels of Brevard, North Carolina, are showing up elsewhere in the Blue Ridge region.

Creature Feature: Coming Home to Roost

There’s a reason—or two—vultures like hanging out near your home.

Creature Feature: The Little Fish That Could

Nearly 50 years after the snail darter caused a stir in the Tennessee Valley, the fish will soon be removed from the “threatened” list.

Creature Feature: Gray Fox

Increasing coyote populations in the southeastern U.S. may be having an impact on gray fox populations

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Creature Feature: Saving the Caves

The Southeastern Cave Conservancy works to protect these underground spaces—and the critters that live there.
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Creature Feature: Talk of the Town and Beyond

The white squirrels of Brevard, North Carolina, are showing up elsewhere in the Blue Ridge region.
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Creature Feature: Coming Home to Roost

There’s a reason—or two—vultures like hanging out near your home.
In 1975 the controversial snail darter was placed on the Endangered Species List.

Creature Feature: The Little Fish That Could

Nearly 50 years after the snail darter caused a stir in the Tennessee Valley, the fish will soon be removed from the “threatened” list.
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Creature Feature: Gray Fox

Increasing coyote populations in the southeastern U.S. may be having an impact on gray fox populations
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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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