Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Critters of North Idaho: Northern Idaho Ground Squirrel

What pops into your mind when I say … “Squirrel!” Aside from that line in the Pixar movie “Up,” you probably just envisioned a small furry rodent with a big fluffy tail that lives in trees, eats nuts, and often buries nuts for later. This is true of tree squirrels, …
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CRITTERS of NORTH IDAHO This bitty boa is actually one of your neighbors

The boa constrictor and anaconda are members of a unique family of snakes known simply as the boas, and they’re commonly found in the swamps and rainforests hugging the Equator; this is because they are cold-blooded and require the sun’s heat to remain active. But did you know there is …
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