Mice with Wings
Beautiful but elusive, Henslow's sparrows would rather run than fly.
Tag: species profile
Altamaha Arcmussel: The Mystery of Mussels
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Meet one of Georgia's more prickly and scarce freshwater bivalves.
Georgia’s Blue Beauty
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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The Piedmont blue burrower is a striking blue crayfish found only in Georgia.
Diamonds in the Rough
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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The eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake is a declining and not always welcomed resident of Georgia. Learn more about this misunderstood reptile.
Gopher Frog: Gimme Shelter
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Gopher frogs are not only Georgia's rarest amphibian, they're also a key bioindicator species for the longleaf pine ecosystem.
Tricolored Bat: Little Bat, Big Trouble
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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The tricolored bat is an irreplaceable part of Georgia’s natural heritage, found throughout the state, but the species is in trouble.
Flyr’s Nemesis: What’s in a Name
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Flyr’s nemesis is a rare plant with a unique name shrouded in rumor.
Loggerhead Shrike: Butcher and Songbird
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Disguised as an ordinary songbird, this fascinating animal leaves its victims impaled along roadsides in order to survive.