'Haunted' Town Already Celebrating Spooky Season
Halloween is still several weeks away, but one West Virginia town is already celebrating the season.
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Bats Save Farmers Billions Of Dollars, But They're In Danger
Diseases like white-nose syndrome and climate change have caused mass population loss among bat species, and the consequences could be costly.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAs Freshwater Mussel Populations In Kentucky Decline, Researchers Are Looking For Answers
Freshwater mussels are scattered throughout waterways in Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia, playing a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. But populations are dwindling, and researchers want to better understand the causes.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCute But Not So Cuddly, Armadillos Are Making Their Way North
The nine-banded armadillo has become an indicator of rising temperatures in Kentucky and the surrounding region, as the species moves farther north.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHow Kudzu Became The ‘Vine That Ate The South’
Kudzu is an invasive vine that’s become a persistent problem in the American South. But there are efforts to tackle it.
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Black Bears Are Threatened By Climate Change. How Can We Help?
Black bear encounters are on the rise in Tennessee, and climate change is often a hidden culprit, tampering with ecosystems in unexpected ways.
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