Articles for tag: February 29, Opossum, Quail

Karla News

Hunting in Georgia: Wildlife, Seasons, and Limits

Atlanta isn’t the only attraction in Georgia. Acres of untouched land reach out inviting avid hunters into their living forests. The woods in Georgia are full of hunters, some hunched on the ground, some in roughly constructed tree stands, and some in luxurious tree stands that keep them toasty warm while they await their prey ...

Tips for Raccoon and Opossum Hunting

Coon and Opossum hunting is an engaging and interesting activity. Many times it is done by what is known as a dry run. A dry run is without the intent to kill but, rather to stalk or hunt. Many dry runs are used to train dogs. Still there are hunting seasons that are set up ...

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The Opossum – Very Popular Exotic Pet

You may be surprised to find out that opossums are really starting to intrigue people and they are becoming a very popular exotic pet. The short tailed versions are definitely very cute! They can also be very friendly as well. All opossums have tails but some of them are shorter than others. No matter which ...

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Opossums – North America’s Only Marsupial

To most people, Opossums, Didelphis virginiana, appear to be oversized rats often seen dead on the side of the road. Although their naked tails and body shape appear similar to rodents, the two are not closely related. Opossums are marsupials, or mammals with pouches, (As are kangaroos, koalas and wallabies) whereas rodents are placental mammals. ...

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Best Day Hikes in the Tampa Bay Area

The best day hikes depends on what you are looking for. When I want a hike in the mountains, I head for Georgia and North Carolina. When I want to see wildlife, I hike in several amazing parks in the Tampa Bay Area. My favorites are a county park named Lettuce Lake, Hillsborough River State ...

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Opossums and Rabies: My Experience

Several months ago, I was chatting on my cell phone in the late evening, my toddler on my hip. My friend was relating a funny anecdote to me when I suddenly shrieked. “What? What is it? Are you okay?” my friend asked, flustered. By the time she finished asking me what was wrong, I was ...