Rattlesnake Exhibit Opens in Illinois

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The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm in Lake Forest, Illinios, offers a unique look at rattlesnakes. the exhibit, called "The Grass is Rattling," displays 25 species of rattlesnakes indigenous to North, Central and South America, and is one of the largest rattlesnake displays in the country.

Several endangered species are showcased, including timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) and the eastern massasauga (Sistrurus c. catenatus). Other nonvenomous snakes and birds are also displayed.

The exhibit features inveractive displays and educational material, with an emphasis on environmental conservation and the ecological importance of rattlesnakes. Students have the change to use high-tech gizmos, such as GPS locators and radiotelemtry equipment, to study the animals.

A grant from TAP Pharmaceutical made this exhibit possible. For more information, visit www.cityoflakeforest.com.

(City of Lake Forest press release, February 11, 2005)

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Rattlesnake Exhibit Opens in Illinois

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