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Thanksgiving Season Reveals Summer Work of Insects

Posted on November 10, 2011
Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away, it is a traditional holiday in the United States and Canada. It is a day set aside to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. This North American holiday is rooted in the European custom of a harvest celebration. Humans, it seems, at least those living in temperate... more
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Jack O'Lantern

Posted on October 26, 2011
Where did the Jack O'Lantern start? Every October, carved pumpkins peer out from porches and doorsteps in the United States and other parts of the world. Gourd-like orange fruits inscribed with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candles are a sure sign of the Halloween season. The practice of... more
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Red & Gray Squirrels in Massachusetts

Posted on October 18, 2011
Both gray and red squirrels are common and abundant in Massachusetts. Gray squirrels are found everywhere, including Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. However, red squirrels are absent from both islands. Red squirrels are sometimes called "pine squirrels" or "chickarees". The gray squirrel is also... more
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