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  2. Opinion: Building safer cities means protecting animals too ...

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    Organizations are working tirelessly to rescue animals, and as local shelters reach capacity, some organizations are taking animals to nearby states; for example, the charities Best Friends Animal ...

  3. Wildlife of North Carolina - Wikipedia

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    North Carolina is the most ecologically unique state in the southeast because its borders contain sub-tropical, temperate, and boreal habitats. Although the state is at temperate latitudes, the Appalachian Mountains and the Gulf Stream influence climate and, hence, the vegetation (flora) and animals (fauna).

  4. These cities have big rat problems, and there’s one thing to ...

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    Rats damage infrastructure, contaminate food, and can start fires by gnawing through wires. They cause an estimated $27 billion of damage each year in the US, according to the report. They are a ...

  5. Urban wildlife - Wikipedia

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    In some cases, even large animals have been found living in cities. Berlin has wild boars. [62] Wild roe deer are becoming increasingly common in green areas in Scottish towns and cities, such as in the Easterhouse suburb of Glasgow. [63] Urban waterways can also contain wildlife, including large animals.

  6. List of municipalities in North Carolina - Wikipedia

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    North Carolina is a state located in the Southern United States. According to the 2020 United States census , North Carolina is the 9th-most populous state with 10,439,388 inhabitants, but the 28th-largest by land area spanning 53,819 square miles (139,390 km 2 ) of land.

  7. Rat populations spike in cities due to warming temperatures ...

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    Of the 16 cities analyzed 11 cities had "significant" increases in rat populations, while just three cities – Tokyo, Louisville, and New Orleans — had declining populations.

  8. Kudzu in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In Japan, kudzu thrives in mountainous regions, ranging from the 44th parallel north (the island of Hokkaido) to the 30th parallel north (the island of Kuchinoshima) and many of the lowlands and the islands. [11] In Korea, kudzu grows in areas where the temperature can drop to −22 °F (−30 °C). [11] Dairy cows grazing on kudzu.

  9. Where exactly is NC setting of ‘Where the Crawdads ... - AOL

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    The mountainous western North Carolina city of Asheville is mentioned several times throughout the book. Kya’s dad, Pa, is from Asheville. His family owned a plantation there, but lost it during ...