Record #:

4706

Author(s):

Pittilo, J. Dan

Abstract:

Traveling the Cherohala Skyway from North Carolina's border with Tennessee to Big Santeelah Creek takes eighteen miles. Yet this road in the remote southwestern part of the state gives spectacular views of the Southern Appalachians. Pittilo describes a number of stops and overlooks, including Big Santeelah Gap, Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Hooper Bald Overlook, and Beech Gap.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 64 Issue 8, Aug 2000, p16-21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina, Western--Description and travel; Appalachian Region, Southern--Description and travel; Cherohala Skyway--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

4708

Author(s):

McDowell, Bodie

Abstract:

Four venomous snakes - diamondback, timber, and Carolina Pygmy rattlesnakes, and the coral snake - were added to the list of endangered species in 2000. The state has over 200 species on the list. Habitat loss, pollution, and building sprawl contribute to the creatures' decline.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 64 Issue 8, Aug 2000, p32, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Endangered species; Snakes

Record #:

4709

Author(s):

Ellis, Harry

Abstract:

The spider is one of mankind's most beneficial creatures, but its appearance is often frightening to those it helps. Around 3,000 species of spiders live in North America, and 1,500 of them make their home in North Carolina. Ellis describes a number of the spiders and their web building and hunting techniques.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 64 Issue 8, Aug 2000, p4-9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Spiders