Biologists discovered that the rare Carolina northern flying squirrel wasn't crossing the Cherola Skyway, a 36-mile road in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee, leading to an innovative solution.

Getting rare flying squirrels across the Cherohala Skyway road

The Southern Appalachian Creature Feature provides a glimpse into the fascinating world of plants and animals in the Southern Appalachians, one of the most biologically diverse temperate regions in the world. Beyond that it also examines the pressing conservation issues of the region that affect those plants and animals - from invasive species, to growth management, to engaging people in the ourdooors. The program is presented through a partnership between the Asheville Field Office of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and WNCW, 88.7, at Isothermal Community College in Spindale, North Carolina.

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The Southern Appalachian Creature Feature provides a glimpse into the fascinating world of plants and animals in the Southern Appalachians, one of the most biologically diverse temperate regions in the world. Beyond that it also examines the pressing conservation issues of the region that affect those plants and animals - from invasive species, to growth management, to engaging people in the ourdooors. The program is presented through a partnership between the Asheville Field Office of the U.S. Fish &amp; Wildlife Service and WNCW, 88.7, at Isothermal Community College in Spindale, North Carolina.

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Getting rare flying squirrels across the Cherohala Skyway road

Getting rare flying squirrels across the Cherohala Skyway road