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PANTHERS AND RATTLESNAKES

by | Sep 28, 2011 | Column

David Adams, the Georgia hunter who shot and killed the panther from his tree stand three years ago near West Point Lake should thank his lucky stars. DNA tests revealed that the animal was an endangered Florida panther. Federal authorities investigating the killing...

BOX TURTLES, PESTICIDES, AND TRANSCANADA

by | Sep 25, 2011 | Column

On several occasions since the last rainy spell I have stopped to help box turtles, a.k.a. terrapins, cross roads. Box turtles are among my favorite critters and have been since my early childhood. Until about 1960, box turtles were abundant and are still relatively...

Environmental quiz: are you well-informed?

by | Sep 20, 2011 | Column

1. Perchlorate, a toxic chemical used in the manufacture of rocket fuel, has been detected in drinking water in how many U.S. states? (a) five; (b) 25; (c) 32; (d) 43; (e) 50 2. Where in the U.S. can tap water be ignited by a lit match, allegedly the result of methane...

SQUIRRELS, ACORNS, LIZARDS, AND OUR NEW CAR

by | Sep 18, 2011 | Column

In my column on Aug. 26, I commented on a perception by two observers that gray squirrels may be declining. I began paying attention to squirrels on my property, and I also perceived an apparent decline. Meanwhile, I received a call from Dr. Jan Bartels, who read my...

Bulldogs defeat Panthers 24-0

by | Sep 16, 2011 | Sports

The Opelika Bulldogs (2-1, r-1-1) shut out the Smiths Station Panthers (1-2, r-0-1), 24-0 last Friday night. The Dawgs played inspiring and aggressive football to dominate Smiths Station on both offense and defense. The Panthers’ first two rushing attempts gained a...