Wildlife

05.20.2013

Our Coast: Shackleford Banks

Topics: Central Coast, Coastal Culture, Nature, Our Coast, Wildlife

Wild horses are among the many natural attractions that make this preserved barrier island near Beaufort worth a visit. More >

05.10.2013

Our Coast: Hike the Green Swamp

Topics: Native Plants, Nature, Our Coast, Southeast Coast, Wildlife

The 17,000-acre preserve in Brunswick County is home to numerous species of rare birds, alligators and carnivorous plants, such as the Venus flytrap. More >

05.03.2013

Our Coast: Look for Revamped Magazine Soon

Topics: Nature, Our Coast, Wildlife

Ours is a breathtaking, water-loving land, and the glories one finds in these wild redoubts are many. The federation's new travel guide beckons you to ramble afoot, afloat, afield to coastal spots both accessible and off the trodden track. More >

04.29.2013

Some Hammerheads to Get Protection

Topics: Fisheries, Wildlife

Federal fisheries managers have proposed adding four populations of hammerhead sharks to the Endangered Species List. Those off the Southeast coast aren't included despite dramatic declines in their population. More >

04.15.2013

Wildlife Agency Maps Wind Farm Concerns

Topics: Energy, Rain Gardens, Wildlife

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a new map of North Carolina that shows the best and worst locations for wind farms. More >

03.27.2013

A Tough Winter for Sea Turtles

Topics: Nature, Northeast Coast, Wildlife

Sea turtles stunned by cold water have taxed rehabilitation facilities this winter, including the state aquarium in Manteo. More >

03.11.2013

North Carolina's State Shell: The Scotch Bonnet

Topics: Nature, Wildlife

Everybody has their favorite shell, but in North Carolina, the Holy Grail of seashells seems to be the Scotch bonnet. More >

03.08.2013

Our Coast: The Serengeti of North Carolina

Topics: Nature, Northeast Coast, Our Coast, Wildlife

Thousands of migrating waterfowl are attracted to Lake Mattamuskeet each winter where they join the native black bears, otters, bobcats, mink, snakes, sliders, herons, egrets and dozens of other species. It is Sam Bland's kinda place. More >

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