Bird-friendly chocolate? Fungal disease can help forest diversity? Here are five unexpected facts about forests, courtesy of #SmithsonianSparks .
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📸 ForestGEO plot, by Smithsonian Panama

This red fox made an appearance on our Dock Road last week! In Maryland, many red foxes are starting to raise their young. Males and females both help rear the pups, though in the early days the dad's job is mainly to bring food to the hungry mom. 🎥 Gabriel Pereira

This osprey lived up to its nickname—'fish hawk'—when it brought its freshly caught dinner to a tree near our docks. Roughly 1/4 of all ospreys in the contiguous U.S. make their nests here in the Chesapeake. They'll start laying eggs soon! 🎥 Allie Gallagher/SERCCoastalDisease

We're celebrating #EarthDay 🌍 all month at the Smithsonian! Check out more #EarthMonth and nature-themed events, including trivia night, conservation classroom activities and a climate change ballet.
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🌐 Introducing Smithsonian Science for Global Goals 'Climate Action! How can we mitigate human impact on the atmosphere?' In this free guide, young people can find the resources to explore and take action on climate issues in their communities. ssec.si.edu/climate-action #EarthDay