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Discover the wild: Local expert talks about some of the wildlife inhabiting Forsyth County
Northern walkingstick
The Northern walkingstick is a master of disguise that has adapted its behavior and looks to fly under the radar of predators. -Photo by Andrew Cannizzaro
With its many parks, wooded areas and generous access to Lake Lanier, Forsyth County is brimming with natural wildlife. But what are some of the more interesting animals or insects that live in our county? The ones you have to go out of your way and get lucky to see. To answer that question, 400 Life sat down with Jenny Demos, environmental education coordinator for Forsyth County Parks and Recreation, to talk about five of the more elusive and rare creatures that call our county home.