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A survey of canebrakes in the Carolinas found 330 taxa living in the canebrake habitat, a number that would likely increase with more study. [14] Canebrakes provide habitat for the critically endangered Alabama canebrake pitcher plant (Sarracenia alabamensis), which is only found in 11 sites in just two counties of the state of Alabama. [15]
The elimination of cane habitat has nearly resulted in the loss of the art of basketmaking, [23] [25] which is important for the economy of the Cherokee today. [26] Canebrakes have been reduced in area by at least 98% and cane may take 20 years to grow to a sufficient size to be used for traditional basketry.
Canebrakes provided land for crops, habitat for wild game, and year-round forage for livestock. The cane itself was used for construction, weapons, jewelry, medicines, fuel, and food. Canebrakes declined significantly after colonization due to clearing, farming and fire suppression. [6] [7] [8]
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Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY. Updated January 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM. A tourist has died after being trampled by an elephant while visiting Kruger National Park in South Africa, officials say.
Cane is used for a variety of artistic and practical purposes, such as Native American baskets of North America. During the 18th and early 19th century, non-commissioned officers in some European armies could carry canes to discipline troops (when not in use, the cane was hooked to a cross-belt or a button).
Over 17,000 pounds of DJ’s Original Boudain sausage links, fresh and frozen, were recalled in three states due to potential foreign matter contamination.
The Canebrake is a historical region of west-central Alabama in the United States, which was once dominated by thickets of Arundinaria, a type of bamboo, or cane, native to North America. [1]