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The Treasure of Trees

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, December 31, 2004.

Rosemary waxes philisophical about trees, their many uses, and how we can balance utilizing and preserving trees.

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What you should really leave for Santa's Reindeer

By Iain MacLeod on Friday, December 24, 2004.

Did you ever wonder what Santa's flying reindeer eat when they're not snacking on the treats we leave for them on Christmas Eve? They feast on Reindeer Lichen, of course!

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Making your yard a welcoming place for birds

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, December 17, 2004.

If you enjoy having birds visiting your yard, there are a number of things you can do to increase avian traffic.

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Living with Spiders

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, December 10, 2004.

Let's face it, it's cold outside. If you were a spider you'd want to live in your house too. Here's why you might not want to usher them out just yet.

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Welcome to the Beaver Den

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, December 3, 2004.

Despite the lack of conveniences like indoor heating and take-out, beavers make a pretty good living for themselves in the winter.

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The Effect of the West Nile Virus on Crows

By Iain MacLeod on Friday, November 26, 2004.

West Nile Virus hasn't been a big deal for most people, but it has been a problem for birds. For Crows, it has been a plague that has decimated populations in some areas.

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The Wonders of the Woodpecker

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, November 19, 2004.

From far away, you may recognize the woodpecker for the distinctive racket it makes. However, when you take a closer look, you'll find that the woodpecker has a few other tricks up its bill that make it interesting and unique.

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Anadromous Fish and NH's Dammed rivers

By Iain MacLeod on Friday, November 12, 2004.

NH is home to a number of anadromous fish who come in from the ocean to spawn in New Hampshire's rivers. The only problem is that their path to their breeding ground is anything but clear.

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The Disappearing Cat

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, November 5, 2004.

When a cat disappears, wild animals are the usual suspects. This week Rosemary reflects on the loss of her cat Louie and why she thinks that weasels, fishers and coyotes get a bad rap.

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Geese and their V formation

By Iain MacLeod on Friday, October 29, 2004.

What's so great about flying in a V pattern, anyway? Scientists are finding out what Geese have known all along.

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