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Starry Night Dave Stonner reached the summit of Stegall Mountain at sunset. He’d been hiking since daybreak, up and down 15 miles of hilly Ozark terrain. The straps of his backpack, weighted by heavy camping and photography gear, dug into his shoulders. His feet hurt. His legs wobbled. Dave was tired.
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August 1, 2011
With summer winding down and autumn gearing up, there’s plenty to discover outside in August and September. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
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August 1, 2011
This scientist searches streams for one of Missouri’s rarest fishes.
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August 1, 2011
Jacob Moore prowled the fields and creeks around his house looking for frogs, lizards and snakes. He wanted to be a reptile and amphibian biologist when he grew up.
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August 1, 2011
Nature uses every nook and cranny—even the ground underfoot. Hidden from view but often just inches below the surface, animals search for food, raise their babies, escape the weather and hide from predators. Want to shed some light on these creatures of the underworld? Then watch your step, and let’s head down to nature’s basement.
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August 1, 2011
For end-of-summer fun, nothing beats a dove hunt.
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August 1, 2011
Will Winter be cold and snowy? Ask a Persimmon.
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August 1, 2011
This issue of Xplor features stories about a biologist who sheds light on animals that live in the dark, Missouri's beautiful butterflies, hiking tips, and how to catch crayfish with a bit of string and some bacon.
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June 1, 2011
To painters and photographers, a portrait is an image that depicts the face and upper body of a person or animal. Its purpose is to show what the critter in question looks like. Of course, this photo of a yellow-crowned night-heron satisfies the definition. But if you call it a portrait, photographer Noppadol Paothong might want a word with you.
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June 1, 2011
School’s out, and the best way to beat summer boredom is to get outside. With creeks to seek, baby animals to watch and fireflies to catch, there’s plenty to do in June and July. Here are eight more things you can discover.
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June 1, 2011