Tag: wildlife
Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference set for March 14
Registration is now open for the 40th annual Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
Spotting snow fleas
Snow fleas are, by far, the most abundant of all the arthropods, occupying habitats throughout the world, including Antarctica.
Peeper breeding alert list now open
The Geauga Park District is currently taking names for the Amphibian Awakening Call List.
The whistlepig has spoken!
High on Gobbler's Knob, about 3 miles outside the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, a crowd of thousands gather every Feb. 2 to celebrate Groundhog Day.
Fancy headgear: Horns v. antlers
Tami Gingrich details the differences between horns and antlers, which are as different from one another as the animals that display them.
West Virginia DNR to introduce 40 new elk to the state’s...
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will introduce 40 new elk to the state’s herd in 2024 and create a visitors center and observation tower.
Where does Ohio’s wildlife go in the winter?
Jim Smith, district technician for the Medina Soil and Water Conservation District, explains the behavior of Ohio's wildlife during the winter months.
That four-letter word: S-N-O-W
Snow has many benefits for plants and wildlife. It helps disperse nitrogen and provides a layer of insulation that protects life beneath.
ODNR Division of Wildlife acquires 844 acres in Coshocton County
The ODNR Division of Wildlife purchased of 844 acres adjacent to Simco Wildlife Area in Coshocton County, which will double the size of Simco Wildlife Area.
Whooooo’s first? The great horned owl, that’s whooo!
Great horned owls are fierce predators with many unique characteristics. They are also the first nesting bird of the year.
