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Two ripe pawpaws are ready to be picked from the tree.

Pawpaws: America’s Hidden Fruit

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    Native to Ohio and found along shady hillsides, the pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) will soon begin producing its highly sought-after fruit. The pawpaw fruit is unique, as it’s one of the only large… 

An eastern coyote sits in tall grass.

The Eastern Coyote: Ohio’s Newest Mammal

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As the early settlers of the U.S. forged westward, their main priority was finding a place to call home. However, as they began to inhabit our country, not only did they affect the animals who… 

5 Myths of Nature

Nature is full of mysteries. Through scientific discovery, some myths can be dispelled regarding a few of our local critters. Which of these “untruths” have you believed? Myth: Nocturnal animals are never active in the…