Record #:

2890

Author(s):

Earley, Lawrence S.

Abstract:

Buffalo existed in the state into the early 18th century, but when settlers moved into the Piedmont, the small herds were soon hunted to extinction.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 60 Issue 6, June 1996, p2-3, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

American bison

Record #:

2895

Author(s):

Meyer, Peter K.

Abstract:

Over 100 species of puffer fish exist worldwide. Eating them can be harmful, since many carry deadly toxins. Scientists have not fully decided whether the northern puffer, which is common to state waters, is poisonous.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 60 Issue 6, June 1996, p16-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Tetraodontidae

Record #:

2896

Author(s):

Ellis, Harry

Abstract:

Although usually less than six acres in size, mountain bogs support an uncommon collection of plants, including lady slippers and cinnamon ferns, and animals like wood frogs and crab spiders.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 60 Issue 6, June 1996, p4-9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bogs; Mountain ecology

Record #:

2897

Author(s):

Almy, Gerald A.

Abstract:

Though many fishermen often overlook them for more popular panfish, like crappies, rock bass, redbeasts, and fliers in streams of the mountains and Piedmont offer and enjoyable change of pace.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 60 Issue 6, June 1996, p10-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Panfish fishing