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Southern Appalachian Creature Feature
By U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceNatural Sciences
Southern Appalachian Creature Feature episodes
- Drought impedes recovery of the Pigeon RiverThe drought that continues to strike much of the Southern Appalachians complicates work to restore the biodiversity of the Pigeon River.2 min
- Rocky Fork ProtectedEast Tennessee's Rocky fork Track, one of the region's most significant pieces of unprotected land, has indeed been protected.2 min
- Tearthumb - a fascinating if painful wetland plantTearthumb is a relatively common plant in wetland areas, but one you want to avoid if possible.2 min
- The Hidden Reservoir - a new report looks at ways to save water on a large scaleIn the face of drought across much of the Southeastern United States, this report by the non-profit American Rivers points out ways communities can save water on a large scale without having to turn to building new large-scale reservoirs to meet water demand.2 min
- A new study looks at pesticide and frog deathsd]Research from the University of Pittsburgh demonstrates that just because a pesticide may not kill a frog directly, doesn't mean it doesn't have a major impact.2 min
- Getting rare flying squirrels across the Cherohala Skyway roadBiologists 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.2 min
- Daddy longlegsDaddy longlegs are one of our most common animals, and one that children key in on at an early age. Learn more about this fascinating arachnid.2 min
- Protecting rare bogs means protecting their water flow]Southern Appalachian bogs are one of the rarest habitats in the United States, and key to their protection is protecting the flow of water upon which they depend.2 min
- Cloacoal breathing - how do bog turtles stay under water for so long?Bog turtles are but one species of turtles able to spend long amounts of time underwater. The key to that ability is their ability to breathe using their cloaca.2 min
- Mars Hill College students help conserve a rare plantStudents from Dr. Scott Pearson's GIS class at Mars Hill College have teamed up with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to help conserve a rare plant by creating GIS databases showing biologists where the plants are and providing them with a wealth of information about each population.2 min
About Southern Appalachian Creature Feature
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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 & Wildlife Service and WNCW, 88.7, at Isothermal Community College in Spindale, North Carolina.