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COLUMN:
Industrious beavers can be 'dam' tricky to manage
Generally, when humans intervene to relocate an errant beaver, the beaver family either dies now or it dies later, laments columnist
Dec 16, 2024 7:30 AM
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COLUMN:
What do our local forests tell us about climate change?
Should we step in by 'migrating' seedlings from southern Ontario so they continue to thrive in the warmer climate? It's part of a larger debate about climate change
Dec 9, 2024 7:30 AM
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What's behind explosion of local mouse population?
The influx brings to mind the famous words of poet Robbie Burns, who penned what became famous refrain about 240 years ago
Dec 2, 2024 7:30 AM
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Understanding climate change requires eye to past, present and future
'The local climate is undeniably getting warmer,' says columnist
Nov 25, 2024 7:30 AM
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COLUMN:
Frogs have unique ways to beat the wintertime blues
Over half of frog's body can be frozen solid, yet critical functions continue to take place, explains columnist of some frogs' unique approach to winter slumber
Nov 18, 2024 7:30 AM
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Why do they put those pesky stickers on fresh fruit?
Sticker's adhesive, ink, inability to be composted is a 'serious' problem that Ontario and Canadian organizations are attempting to tackle, says columnist
Nov 11, 2024 7:30 AM
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Plague of grackles an intimidating sight to behold
Flock behaviour fascinating thing to witness, says columnist, who felt like he was amid stampede of horses when thousands of birds flew toward him
Nov 4, 2024 7:30 AM
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COLUMN:
These prolific berries may not be as sweet as they appear
Dragon berries, also known as poke berries, are one of the rare native plants that are now being monitored as a potential invasive threat, says columnist
Oct 28, 2024 7:30 AM
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COLUMN:
Birds don't have much reason to sing in October
Don't be alarmed, says columnist; that quiet you hear is a rather normal phenomenon at this time of the year
Oct 21, 2024 7:30 AM
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COLUMN:
Nights spent outdoors can be quite illuminating
There are lots of things to keep in mind when your 'night vision' kicks in when you are in the great outdoors after sundown, says columnist
Oct 15, 2024 7:30 AM
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