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Wolves in the Adirondacks
Over 100 years ago, it was believed that wolves had completely disappeared from the Adirondacks. In 2002, an animal was killed by a hunter who thought he had shot a coyote, but testing showed that the animal was not a coyote but, in fact, a pure gray wolf! The hunter reported seeing another animal with…
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Mosquitoes & Black Flies: Adirondack Buzz Kill!
In the Adirondacks, as with many forested regions of the country, nothing can spoil outdoor fun like the onslaught of biting insects. In our region, mosquitoes and black flies are a particular scourge because of our abundance of water, woodland areas and warm temperatures. The largest health risk associated with mosquitoes and Black Flies is,…
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The North American Beaver: Engineer of the Adirondacks
Perhaps among the most iconic mammals in the Northeast, famous for its ecological impact, uniquely identifying features, and its characteristic habitat, is the North American Beaver – the official state animal of New York! It is estimated by the NYS D.E.C. that there are between 50,000-75,000 beavers in the Adirondacks, a number which has grown…