Record #:

10917

Author(s):

Rash, Jacob; Wheeler, Powell; Martin, Mallory

Abstract:

The spread of nuisance aquatic species, often by humans, causes threats to the state's diverse aquatic resources. The authors list areas where invasives are occurring and make suggestions for preventing their spread.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 73 Issue 3, Mar 2009, p4-7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Animal introductions

Record #:

10918

Author(s):

Cruze, Sidney

Abstract:

North Carolina is home to over 4,000 native flowering plants, and 740 of them are considered rare or significantly rare. A large number of 47 plants is designated threatened. Among these plants are the Appalachian filmy fern, Eastern prairie blue wild indigo, Gray's lily, Georgia aster, Gray's lily, Plymouth gentian, Seabeach amaranth, and Small's portulaca.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 73 Issue 3, Mar 2009, p20-25, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Endangered plants; Rare plants

Record #:

10919

Author(s):

Bolen, Eric G.

Abstract:

Wildlife disease was once considered an \"act of God,\" but researchers have now learned how epidemics spread within animal populations. With this information wildlife managers can take steps to stop these diseases.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 73 Issue 3, Mar 2009, p26-31, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife diseases

Record #:

10920

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

The Roanoke logperch, one of the largest darters in the perch family, is on the federally endangered fish list. It was thought to live only in portions of Virginia, but in 2008, two logperch populations were found in the Smith and Mayo rivers in Rockingham County.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 73 Issue 3, Mar 2009, p36, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Endangered species--Rockingham County; Perch--Rockingham County