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Since 1947, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of the state’s fish and wildlife resources.
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The green area is where alligators can be found in North Carolina. In other words...the further you go into the green area, the higher probability of one seeing you later.
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We spotted a car with "birds aren't real" plastered all over it in the drive thru line at KFC the other day and we can't stop thinking about it.
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Regarding The Twelve Days of Christmas... If someone keeps unloading birds on you and calling them gifts, they are probably not your "true love" and a restraining order might be the best present you get that year.
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Over the weekend, we asked a guy who was fishing without a license if he had a police record. He said no, but he does have some of Sting's solo albums. Happy Monday.
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SO IT'S LIKE RED TOUCHING YELLOW, KILL A FELLOW BUT RED TOUCHING BLACK, FRIEND OF JACK BUT FOR REAL JUST LEAVE SNAKES ALONE THEY'RE JUST OUT THERE DOING TRYNA DO THEIR SNAKE STUFF.
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For the second year in a row, agency biologists are asking for help tracking chipmunks east of I-95 in N.C. If you see one, please: - Take a photo - Note the location (GPS coordinates are preferred) - Email the photo to hwi@ncwildlife.org More: bit.ly/3oeFgK6
A chipmunk climbing onto a wood plank.
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The Eastern milksnake is one of many snakes in North Carolina that don't give birth to live young (unlike copperheads). In other words... My milksnake brings all the eggs to the yard. (I'm sorry. It had to be done.) 📸: Jay Ondreicka
A closeup of an Easter Milksnake.
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Don't feed Crocs to gators. In fact, don't feed them anything. It causes them to associate humans with an easy meal, which could lead to dangerous situations. Plus, it's against the law. So...okay? 📸: Phil Lanoue
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If you're ever in a position to safely help a turtle on the road, be sure to pick it up by the back of the shell with two hands, placing it well away from the road in the direction it was traveling.
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Ever seen a flock of birds flying in that "V" formation and wondered why one side was longer than the other? Science tells us that the longer side has more birds on it.
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Or...and don't take this the wrong way, You might be a little crappie.
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If people keep telling you, "but you're a catch!?" ...know that you are a valuable, endangered species and that's probably why you keep getting thrown back into the ocean.
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Seeing foxes around your neighborhood, even during the day? If so, it is likely because kit-rearing season is upon us. Young foxes are maturing and spending more time outside of the den, making sightings of them and adult foxes more likely. Learn more: bit.ly/2UwD1Q8
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If you observe an armadillo in the wild, please participate in the NC Armadillo (bit.ly/3KR7FhM) project by uploading and sharing your photos or download the iNaturalist app, available for iPhone and Android.
A nine-banded armadillo in the grass.
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This is an extraordinary photo of an elk, a copperhead, a rabbit, a brook trout and a wildlife officer all in the same place. It's a shame Twitter isn't working and you can't see it.
A solid brownish red color.
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Wild parents can’t hire a babysitter and it is normal for many species to leave their young unattended for long periods. Never assume young wildlife has been abandoned or orphaned just because you don’t see a parent nearby.
Eastern cottontail in a nest.
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- Pull over safely. - Move the turtle in the direction it was headed. - Pick it up by the back of the shell with two hands. - Watch out for the claws and bitey parts. - Pat yourself on the back for being a friend of turtles. - Have a cupcake or something. You earned it.
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People ask "What do you think is so great about birds?" How about the power of flight? That do anything for ya? That's levitation, holmes.
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Ever wonder why you see Canada geese in the Walmart parking lot? A recent study (conducted by me) found that these birds are attracted to great selections and competitive prices.
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If you ever have a black snake in your yard, consider yourself lucky! It's probably helping you with a rodent problem you didn't even know you had.
Friend-shaped black snake!
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Eighteen new recruits began their journey to become a wildlife law enforcement officers on Jan. 3 with plans to graduate on July 18. All recruits will complete Basic Law Enforcement Training, and then will focus on specialized training specific to Wildlife Law Enforcement.
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Painted Buntings are among the most colorful songbirds found in North America. They're rarely seen in the piedmont, but
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reported two sightings this week in the Winston-Salem area. Have you ever come across one of these stunning birds in North Carolina?
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Does this fellow look familiar? A Painted Bunting is once again visiting a backyard feeder in Winston-Salem, almost a year after a similar bird (maybe the same one?) spent a week at the exact same feeder.
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This time of year, bears are very resourceful in finding shelter to raise their young. If you stumble upon a bear den occupied by a cub by its lonesome, the best action is to leave it alone. It’s likely waiting for its mother to return from foraging and exploring.
A black bear and two cubs just hanging out on a tree.
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