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Photo Essay: The ‘Great Deer’ Return – Elk are Back Home in Virginia

A cooperative partnership has brought elk back to a state where the last native elk was killed in 1855.

Creature Feature: Frozen Frogs

Hardy Wood Frogs Can Even Lose Heartbeat for a Time.

Creature Feature: Keeping the Peace

What do you do if your neighbor hates the wildlife you’re trying to attract?

Creature Feature: “Little Red Riding Hood Lied”

Working for Survival. Advocates for endangered red wolves fight to bring them back—and banish stereotypes.

Creature Feature: Holy Carp!

This aggressive fish is a formidable threat to native species.

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Photo Essay: The ‘Great Deer’ Return – Elk are Back Home in Virginia

A cooperative partnership has brought elk back to a state where the last native elk was killed in 1855.
Wood Frog, Rana sylvatica, looking directly at you (macro, isolated, 12MP camera).

Creature Feature: Frozen Frogs

Hardy Wood Frogs Can Even Lose Heartbeat for a Time.
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Creature Feature: Keeping the Peace

What do you do if your neighbor hates the wildlife you’re trying to attract?
Endangered red wolves once freely roamed the forests and fields of the Blue Ridge states and as far west as central Texas.

Creature Feature: “Little Red Riding Hood Lied”

Working for Survival. Advocates for endangered red wolves fight to bring them back—and banish stereotypes.
Silver carp jumping in the Fox River.

Creature Feature: Holy Carp!

This aggressive fish is a formidable threat to native species.
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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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