“They do have small fangs in the back of their mouth and inject a small amount of venom when they eat, but they’re harmless to humans,” he said. “I’ve been bitten many times with no effect.” Like more familiar gliders, such as flying squirrels, flying snakes are not actually a...
State agricultural insect: This insect is an invasive species in many non-native areas it inhabits, often displacing native birds and insects. It is the third insect to have its genome mapped, following the fruit fly and mosquito. State butterfly: This specieshovers closely to pawpaw trees, w...