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Rhode Island, United States: places and wildlife — page 4

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White oak

White oak

Maryland’s state tree supports insects and wildlife; rounded leaf lobes and pale bark reward a slower look in mature woodland.

Brook Trout

Brook Trout

Follow this jewel-colored char from shaded headwaters to Adirondack ponds, where water quality shapes its future.

Common Snapping Turtle

Common Snapping Turtle

A rugged freshwater turtle is easiest to notice when it leaves the water to nest, not while it lies hidden below.

Nine-spotted Lady Beetle

Nine-spotted Lady Beetle

New York's state insect once seemed ordinary; finding its precise pattern now demands care and a little luck.

Sugar Maple

Sugar Maple

Recognize New York's state tree by more than its color: bark, paired buds, and leaf shape tell the whole story.