Record #:

6617

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

Because of the superior quality of their fur, otters were almost trapped into extinction across the country. It wasn't many years ago that otters were extremely rare in North Carolina. Now, protected by strict game laws, the Carolina otter is sufficiently numerous again in the eastern part of the state to warrant an open season for trapping. Amundson discusses the otter's range, characteristics, food and breeding habits, management, general behavior, and having them as pets.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 8, Aug 1950, p4-7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Otters

Record #:

6618

Author(s):

Jones, George D.

Abstract:

The screwworm fly attacked North Carolina livestock in some 80 counties in 1949 and caused the worst outbreak on record. Screwworms attack animals that have been injured in one way or another by laying eggs in the wounds. Hatched eggs feed on the host for a few days, causing lameness and other ailments. Jones reports on the screwworm damage to livestock and on the considerable damage that was done to the deer population.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 8, Aug 1950, p16-17, 23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Screwworm

Record #:

37818

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

The Carolina otter is described including its history, characteristics, breeding and eating habits, behavior, and more.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 8, Aug 1950, p4-7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Otters; Wildlife; Animals

Record #:

37820

Author(s):

Small, Joe Austell

Abstract:

A few tidbits about snake folklore, ducks, a fishing story, and a tool used for removing fishing hooks.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 8, Aug 1950, p7 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Ducks; Snakes; Folklore; Animals; Animal lore; Owls

Record #:

37821

Author(s):

Titus, Harold

Abstract:

When the fishing gets tough in lakes and ponds, the answer could be fishing more aggressively, which studies have shown can help bring the populations back up.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 8, Aug 1950, p8-11, 14 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishing; Fishermen; Fish populations

Record #:

37823

Author(s):

Schwartz, C.W.

Abstract:

Snakes of North Carolina are pictured here with captions.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 8, Aug 1950, p12-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Photojournalism; Snakes

Record #:

37825

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

A roundup of the latest wildlife news.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 8, Aug 1950, p15 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife

Record #:

37828

Author(s):

Jones, George D.

Abstract:

This is a report on screwworm fly damage to livestock with notes to deer as well. An outbreak in 1949 was the worst on record, most likely due to the mild winter temperatures.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 8, Aug 1950, p16-17, 23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Screwworm; Insects as pets; Livestock

Record #:

37829

Author(s):

Olds, Hayden W.

Abstract:

Through two centuries of time, unrestricted hunting and reduction of habitat reduced the populations of waterfowl. Through the benefit of overdue restrictions on season length and bag limits, the total waterfowl population approximately reached half of its original number.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 8, Aug 1950, p18-21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife protection--Law and legislation; Hunting; Waterfowl shooting--Law and legislation

Record #:

37830

Author(s):

Donat, Win

Abstract:

Editorial comment, letters to the editor, and anecdotes.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 8, Aug 1950, p22-23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Editors; Anecdotes