November 16, 2007: Black Rail
Members of the Avian Rail family are well known for their secretive habits.            
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November 19, 2007: Polar Bear Cubs
The bear cubs are born in a den in the middle of winter, but the family doesn’t come out to explore until spring.   
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November 20, 2007: Eastern Diamondback - King Rattler
This reptile is North America’s largest venomous snake, but it is an expert at going unnoticed. 
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November 21, 2007: Red Wolf Returns
Over the past 10 years, red wolves have been reintroduced to the Smoky Mountains through a captive breeding program.       
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November 22, 2007: Wild Turkey
North America’s largest game bird, the wild turkey, was once so widespread it was considered for the U.S. national emblem.
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November 23, 2007: Dunlin
The Dunlin is one of the smallest shorebirds, but it has a big talent for flight.
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November 26, 2007: Treasure Island - Blackbeard
Georgia’s Barrier Islands run the gamut from bustling seaside resorts to protected national wilderness.
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November 27, 2007: The Common Crayfish
The common crayfish is a crustacean with an odd appearance and some odd behaviors.
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November 28, 2007: Beaver Comeback
Many decades ago, beavers faced extinction, hunted for their pelts and meat.  Today, they can be found in most areas of the United States and in Canada.
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November 29, 2007: Sargassum Rafts
The Sargasso Sea is a two million square mile area of the North Atlantic, a region of calm, warm, exceptionally clear water.
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November 30, 2007: Sea Turtle Hatchlings
In the Sargasso Sea, large masses of seaweed form the basis for an intricate floating ecosystem--a habitat vital for sea turtle hatchlings.
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