Something Wild
From the many birds that call our state home, to the trees around New Hampshire that have been granted "Big Tree" status, to stone walls that punctuate the state, we explain the behavior and science behind what we see and hear (and might take for granted) in our backyards.
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Something Wild: The ancient and resilient horseshoe crabHorseshoe crabs have survived for hundreds of millions of years, and their biology and resilience continue to spark wonder.
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Something Wild: How deer shape the future of NH forestsLife is tough for newborn fawns, but the number of deer in the state is having an impact on forest ecosystems.
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Help rescue raptors from rodenticidesEfforts to control rodents are unintentionally killing the animals we want and need in our ecosystem, the ones who are providing natural pest control.
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Micro-exploring the SuperSanctuaryThe Something Wild team goes "micro-exploring" at the SuperSanctuary in Hancock, a new approach to getting outdoors and discovering nature.
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Going woodcocking (and making memories)Observing the annual aerial courtship display of the American woodcock helps make indelible family memories in this classic episode.
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Create the right environment for bluebirdsBluebirds are beautiful and particular; the right nest box will help encourage them to raise a family in your yard.
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NH's misunderstood marsupialSince opossums have become common in New Hampshire, it’s time to learn to appreciate these marsupials.
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What natural wonders have you observed this winter?Something Wild listeners have questions about snow fleas and rime ice.
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Snow falling on conifersThe winter woods may appear to be uniformly deep snow, but there are smaller microclimates within the forest.
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NH weasels star as Winter Olympic mascotsThe short-tailed weasel, or stoat, is native to New Hampshire and, while adorable, is a fierce predator.
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When ice rewrites the wildIce changes the landscape, and that’s especially true on beaver ponds.
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Signs of hope in a winter landscapeIt may not seem like it, but the days are slowly lengthening, and there are other glimmers in the winter landscape.