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The eastern subterranean termite is the most commonly found and most economically significant termite in North America. They are found as far north as southern Ontario. Originating in southeastern United States they are considered to be invasive in southern Canada, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands), South America (Uruguay and […]

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The wood turtle hails from northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. Based on the season, they can be found dwelling in slow-moving streams with a sandy or muddy bottom and/or along heavily vegetated banks. They can also be found around bogs, grasslands, wet meadows, forests, fields, and even beaver ponds. […]

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The red-bellied woodpecker can be found in southcentral and southeastern Canada, on down into the eastern half of the United States. They prefer deciduous forests next to rivers and streams. They also like gardens, groves, plantations, and can even be found in urban habitats. With a stable and increasing population, […]

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The hairy woodpecker can be found from Canada, throughout the United States, into the Bahamas, down south to Mexico and into Central America. They prefer old growth coniferous, deciduous, and mixed forests, woodlands, forest edges, and groves near rivers and streams. These birds can also be found in gardens, parks, […]

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The carpenter ant can be found in decaying, moist, or hollow wood, mostly in forest environments. However, they can also infest your home. They build extensive underground tunnels and create galleries in the wood in homes that allows for easier traveling. Many times their tunnels lead to food sources, such […]

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Yes, it’s the termite. The bane of every homeowner in the world. Termites are found on every continent, sans Antarctica. They prefer coniferous forests, hardwood forests, subterranean habitats, and your home. These critters are numerous and hungry. They’re also fascinating. Due to their overall numbers and potentially invasive habits, all […]

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The wood frog can be found in Alaska, through Canada, and down into northeastern United States; with a few populations as far south as South Carolina. These seemingly normal frogs harbor an incredible ability that has received the attention of biologists all over. More on that in a bit. Even […]

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The woodlouse is a crustacean closely related to crabs and lobsters. There are over 3,500 known species of woodlice found around the globe. These critters like moist and dark habitats, typically under rocks and fallen trees. You can easily find them in jungles, forests, and shorelines. Woodlice are occasionally deemed […]

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