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Prairie Warblers and Power Lines

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, June 29, 2007.

Some types of wildlife need different types of habitat, so preserving the forests isn't always the answer to preserving species.

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Are Green Lawns "Green"?

By Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, June 22, 2007.

Making a finely-manicured lawn reduces habitat for native plants and animals, increases greenhouse gases and adds to pollution. In other words, these lawns may be green in color, but not in their impact on the environment.

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Porcupine Perfume

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, June 15, 2007.

Porcupines express themselves with scent as well as spikes - and unfortunately for sniff-happy dogs, even a snoutful of quills can't keep them away from the aroma!

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The Egg Assembly Line

By Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, June 8, 2007.

A lot goes into making an egg - and it's all intended to keep the developing chick safe until it's ready to hatch.

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House Plants Bring the Outside Inside

By Rosemary Conroy on Friday, June 1, 2007.

While many of us have lives that keep us stuck indoors. But with house plants, we can still bring some of the benefits of the outdoors to our indoor lives.

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