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Nature Watch True or False: Is Mistletoe the "Kiss of Death?" 12/15/2004 There is a myth about American Mistletoe, the plant often hung in doorways during the holiday season to elicit kisses from those standing beneath it. Reputed to be the "kiss of death," it is said to be so poisonous that humans can be killed if they eat its leaves or berries. Is this myth true or false? Read on to find out! read more Birding Focus Chickadees Are Cold Weather Machines 12/31/2002 Though any bird that survives winter in the North amazes those of us that depend on furnaces and warm blankets, the black-capped chickadee may be the most incredible of all winter survivors. read more On the Wild Side Spring Spectacle 3/26/2003 It looks like a work of art. Maybe a glass sculpture? An assemblage of mirrors? A reflective metal abstraction? Or is it a work of nature? Ripples and waves on the ocean surface perhaps? If you guess it has something to do with the ocean you are close . . . but you still may be surprised by the answer. read more SkyGuide Sky Guide 2007 December 12/1/2007 read more		Search Articles Topics Most Recent: Our newest articles Nature Watch: From sharks to orchids, Nature Watch covers it all! On the Wild Side: Strange news from the world of wildlife! Sky Guide: Stargazing, weather and more! Birding Focus: Interesting stories of our feathered friends. Bird Watching: Feeders, houses, attracting, and more! Gardening: Resources for enriching the plants and animals in your backyard. Subscribe to our Newsletter! Sign up for eNature's On the Wild Side and get our latest fun articles sent directly to your inbox!