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Opossums

Thanks Mom!

Young critters have lots to celebrate on Mother’s Day.

Three fawns feeding

Ways of the Whitetail

There’s more to deer than may appear.

Boy Shoveling

The Dirt on Soil Critters

There’s a feeding frenzy right under your feet!

Praying Mantis

Wild Memes

Animals do some funny things, and we have the photos to prove it.

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May-June 2016 Xplor cover featuring a girl holding a fish she just caught.
May, 2016

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Get Out!
Into The Wild
Fishing For First-Timers
Little Armored Ones
Predator Vs. Prey
Strange but True
How To Whittle a Hickory Whistle
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May 2016
March April 2016 Xplor cover featuring a hummingbird at a flower
March, 2016

In this issue...

Get Out!
Into the Wild: Marsh
Nature Myths Busted
Life Size
Predator Vs. Prey: Bobcat vs. Wild Turkey
Strange but True
How To: Dye Some Wild-Colored Eggs
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March 2016
January 2016 Cover
January, 2016

In this issue...

Get Out
Into The Wild: Snowy Trail
Feathered Feeding Frenzy
How to: Make a Pinecone Bird Feeder
Red's Winter Hunt
Predator vs. Prey: Short-Tailed Shrew Vs Deer Mouse
Strange But True!
How To: Build a Wren House
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January 2016
November/December 2015 magazine cover
November, 2015

In this issue...

Get Out
Into The Wild: Field Edge
Alien Invaders
Small Game Hunting
How To: Peregrine Falcon vs Northern Pintail
Strange but True!
How To: Start a One-Match Fire
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November 2015
September/October 2015 cover
September, 2015

In this issue...

Get Out!
Into The Wild: Your Backyard at Night
Jeepers, Peepers
Shelly's Guide to Cool Caves
Predator Vs. Prey: Giant Water Bug vs. Redear Sunfish
Strange but True
How To: Partake in Persimmons
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September 2015
July/August 2015 cover
July, 2015

In this issue...

Get Out
Into The Wild: Your Backyard
Pond Marvels
Tails
Predator vs. Prey: Blue Jay vs. Monarch
Strange But True!
How To: Make Jug Lines For Catfish
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July 2015
May/June 2015 cover
May, 2015

In this issue...

Get Out!
Into The Wild: Glade
Warning Signs
Nature's Gravediggers
Predator Vs. Prey: Dragonfly Nymph vs. Treefrog Tadpole
Strange but True
How To: Use a Map and Compass
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May 2015
March/April 2015 cover
March, 2015

In this issue...

Get Out!
Into The Wild: Spring Woods
Nature in the City
Fantastic Feet
Predator Vs. Prey: Least Weasel vs. White-Footed Mouse
Strange but True
How To: Tie-Dye a Camo T- Shirt
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March 2015
January/February 2015 cover
January, 2015

In this issue...

Get Out!
Into The Wild: Frozen Creek
Hungry Hunters
Head Bangers
Predator Vs. Prey: Bald Eagle vs. Gizzard Shad
Strange but True
How To: Build an Igloo
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January 2015

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