Naturalist’s Notebook
Celebrating Appalachia’s magnificent biodiversity
Bobcats, the Masters of Camouflage
Although prevalent throughout North America, this stealthy animal is scarcely seen by humans.
Threats to the Tree of Life
Magnificent, strong and once thriving in Appalachian forests, oaks now struggle to regenerate. As deadly diseases spread in other regions, a new alliance is emerging to protect this key species.
The Intelligence of Slime Mold
This brainless, single-celled organism is able to solve surprisingly complex puzzles and is even able to memorize and anticipate changes in its environment.
Tangled Up in Kudzu
The story behind the highly invasive vine that is creeping across the Southeast, and what can be done to stop it.
