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Birds are vertebrates, who share similar characteristics like feathers, beaks, and also the ability to lay eggs.
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Turkey Vultures Trivia Quiz | What's Wild

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Turkey Vultures Trivia Quiz | What's Wild
This edition of What's Wild is all about the misunderstood turkey vulture, their necessary role in ecosystems, and the man-made threats they face, like car strikes. It then looks at a Lowcountry...
Mosses and Lichens | What's Wild! Turkey Vultures

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Turkey Vultures
One of twenty-six North American raptors, turkey vultures are scavengers that can be found in almost any habitat, from coasts to deserts to plains. Learn about the misunderstood Turkey Vulture, their...
Middleton Place - Artisan Blacksmith  | Making it Grow Swallow-Tailed Kites | Making It Grow

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Swallow-Tailed Kites | Making It Grow
Much of the forested land in the Southeast is privately owned. Today, many landowners harvest their trees sustainably, preserving habitat for animals of all kinds, including the world’s most beautiful...
Red Cockaded Woodpecker Trivia Quiz | What's Wild

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Red Cockaded Woodpecker Trivia Quiz | What's Wild
The first episode of What's Wild takes viewers to the Sandhills region of South Carolina. If you caught the premiere episode, this quiz is for you. Scroll down to test your knowledge! Want to brush up...
Mosses and Lichens | What's Wild! Red Cockaded Woodpecker | What's Wild

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Red Cockaded Woodpecker | What's Wild
In our first episode of What’s Wild, we’re traveling to the Sandhills and checking out the Red Cockaded Woodpecker! Let’s see how this threatened bird species adapts to life in this unique ecosystem...
Tricolored Heron | The Salt Marsh

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Tricolored Heron | The Salt Marsh
The tricolored heron is bluish on the back and wing, white on its belly and throat, and reddish-brown on the back of its neck and head. This medium-sized heron is the most common heron of the salt...
 Great Egret | The Salt Marsh

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Great Egret | The Salt Marsh
The great egret is a large white wading bird. Unlike the snowy egret, the great egret has a yellow bill and black legs and feet. This bird is the symbol of the National Audubon Society. Their long...
Oystercatchers | The Salt Marsh

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Oystercatchers | The Salt Marsh
Boldly patterned in black and white, the stocky American oystercatcher is hard to mistake. It has long red legs and a large red bill. As the name suggests, they feed mainly on oysters, although they...
Snowy Egret | The Salt Marsh

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Snowy Egret | The Salt Marsh
Snowy egrets are smaller versions of the great egret. They have white feathers, black legs with yellow feet, and a black bill. Snowies sometimes wade slowly through shallow water, stirring the mud...