Since 2008, Pennsylvania’s Allegheny National Forest has worked to make certain that the timber rattlesnake habitat on lands managed by the agency is protected. Snakes are an important part of a healthy ecosystem, and can even play an important role in the health and well-being of humans. For example, new research by a team of University of Maryland biologists shows that the timber rattlesnake indirectly benefits humankind by keeping Lyme disease in check. Read more about their research!
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:13:46 +0000
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