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Discovery of webspinners adds a new insect Order to the Smokies

  • October 29, 2025
  • Jaimie Matzko
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"For years, ATBI folks suspected that webspinners were here in the Smokies," said Will, "but no one had seen them yet, until now!"
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Protecting the Web of Life: Why Biodiversity Matters

  • October 9, 2025
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Biodiversity: Why Every Species Matters Studying biodiversity in places like Great Smoky Mountains National Park is vital for protecting natural resources.
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