From cedar waxwings to great purple hairstreaks, North Carolina’s “tree thief” nourishes a surprising community of wildlife.
Silent Giants
From pocosins to hollows, black bears shape North Carolina’s wild places — with persistence, silence, and strength.
Guardians of the Night
In forests, chimneys, and caves across North Carolina, bats carry out silent, vital work — devouring pests, protecting crops, and defying their spooky reputations.
Winged Rainbows
On our coast, painted buntings flash their colors, sing for love, and remind us to stay hopeful.
The Fall Line
From Roanoke Rapids past Raven Rock, a natural divide has long guided water, wildlife, and people — and it’s still shaping North Carolina today.
An Island Shaped by Nature
From sea turtles to nutria, wildlife makes Ocracoke a world of its own.
A Mountain All Aglow
As the sun sets at Grandfather Mountain, fireflies put on a magnificent show — for those willing to stop and pay attention.
A Match Made in Nature
The close relationship between butterflies and flowers is obvious, but swallowtails and azaleas take it to another level.
My Friends the Squirrels
A scientist who once rescued a pair of helpless squirrels returns to the forest where she released them. She recalls their saga fondly — but will they remember her?
