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Wolf spider species have body sizes ranging from .12 to 1.4 inches in length

Spiders in winter?

By Zachary Matson

Look in the evergreens for signs of Adirondack arachnids in winter

Easement preserves parcel in international wildlife corridor

By Mike Lynch

The Grand Lakes Reserve is part of the Adirondacks to Algonquin Corridor (A2A)

Researchers examine deaths of young Adirondack moose

By Mike Lynch

Ongoing study tracks 19 additional Adirondack moose using GPS collars to try and understand what's killing some young animals

Guide Elizabeth Lee breathes on a stick to warm it to better detect scent potentially left by a predator.

The secret side of winter

By Tim Rowland

Animal tracks and other signs of activity tell stories of the forest in winter

winter finches

Pine grosbeaks: A favorite winter finch

By Birdwatch

Ample food sources lead to bumper crop of pine grosbeaks this winter

red fox

Red foxes can handle the elements

By Mike Lynch

While a common sight, foxes are vulnerable to predators, disease

moose with brainworm

2022 Explored: Wildlife

By Mike Lynch

Researchers studied moose, wolves and fish in 2022 to learn more about these iconic animals and their chances for survival.

Wolf advocates: U.S. recovery plan falls short

By Mike Lynch

The state Department of Environmental Conservation's species assessment identifies 6,000 square miles of habitat for the gray wolf in the park. 

Common raven. Photo by Jeff Nadler

Ravens: Clear communicators, smart mimics

By Birdwatch

These birds possess complex problem-solving skills

Return of the wolf?

By Mike Lynch

The discovery of a gray wolf about 25 miles from the Adirondacks has galvanized wolf advocates in the park.

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