Sara Plourde
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NHPR
Furry. Scaly. Slimy. Winged.
It’s summer. A time when many of us cross paths with New Hampshire’s critters – on the trail, in a stream, or in our pantry, uninvited.
This summer, NHPR is stepping into New Hampshire’s wild kingdom– getting to know the animals of this state, big and small.
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Massages aren't only for people. They can help horses too. -
One man spends his summers making sure viewers across the world can watch two pairs of loons on Lake Winnipesaukee as they mate, lay eggs and tend to their nests. -
In New Boston, Kelly McCutcheon’s 50 sheep are spending the summer landscaping conservation fields. -
Durham beekeeper Lee Alexander says rain storms and heat waves intensified by climate change is making his job harder. Experts say he’s not alone. -
Dozens of mountain lion sighting reports are filed each year in New Hampshire. Fish and Game officials say none of them have proven the presence of the animal in the state. -
Hapley is the group’s “Canine Engagement Officer,” helping his colleagues encourage safer drug use to prevent overdoses and other drug-related deaths. -
The moose population in New Hampshire is almost half of what it was in 2000. NHPR’s Rick Ganley goes on a moose tour bus in the North Country to spot the iconic animal. -
A seemingly routine construction project caught the eye of some local nature lovers, who say the grocery chain disrupted a vital habitat for local species. -
This summer, NHPR is stepping into New Hampshire’s wild kingdom– getting to know the animals of this state, big and small. Tune in to hear this special series during Morning Edition from 5 a.m. - 10 a.m. & All Things Considered from 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on NHPR and NHPR.org. -
