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Wildlife is right in your backyard — literally

November 24, 2020

Some wildlife in North Carolina is more abundant in suburban backyards than in nearby forests, and some of these yards even display more species richness. In 2016, scientists deployed camera traps in and around Washington …

Common Bird Conservation Boosts City Economies

April 21, 2015

The conservation and feeding of common birds contributes to city economies to the tune of millions of dollars a year, according to a new study. “People are very engaged with birds that commonly occur in …