“Rarely does one see a squirrel tremble.”
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http://www.attheedgeofthewood.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Cardinal-Girl-2.mp4 … and floats downstream till the current ends and dips his wing in the orange suns rays and dares to claim the sky.”―...
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We Now Praise Cheek Pouches
Cheek pouches are pockets on both sides of the mouth. They allow for rapid collection of food, but also serve as temporary storage and transport. Some hamster moms can hide their young in their cheek...
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What are Owls Saying About Climate Change?
At The Edge of the Wood we revere scientists. For 19 years, the owl researcher Denver Holt has journeyed to Barrow, Alaska, to study the lemmings and owls. Holt says, “If climate change results in...
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Is That a Horse Out the Window?
No, it’s an Eastern Screech-Owl. He makes a distinctive whiny at night that could be mistaken for a horse. The particular owl lives at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center. His name is Martino,...
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What Day Is It? Ask a Bird.
A new study finds that songbirds follow a strict annual schedule when migrating to their breeding grounds – with some birds departing on precisely the same date each year. How do they know? Science...
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When is a Chipmunk Like a Chicken?
Here at The Edge of The Wood we noticed that chipmunks can talk up a storm. They can sound alarm calls for as long as 30 minutes but what are they saying? Scientists noted three distinct alarm calls,...
View Article15 Minutes for the Squirrels
While squirrels are constantly making the news, here at The Edge of the Wood we wanted to give our actors a little star treatment. Enjoy and learn from the masters.
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