Storied history of Ohio’s squirrel population
Squirrels are considered tremendous assets to the environment. Ohio is home to the Eastern gray, Eastern fox, red squirrel and Southern flying squirrel.
Mourning doves are happy, healthy in Ohio
Mourning dove populations are flourishing in Ohio. Barb Mudrak investigates why their numbers are thought to be increasing by about 1% per year.
Great Lakes host a myriad of ducks, gulls and other birds during winter
Thousands of ducks, gulls and other birds fly in from Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Newfoundland and the Arctic to winter on Lake Erie and other Great Lakes.
Badgers and coyotes sometimes hunt together
Instead of being wary of a larger predator that could pose a danger, some badgers will team up with a coyote as a hunting partner.
New discovery in Ohio waters sheds light on reclusive hellbender
An eastern hellbender raised in captivity was found with eggs in a nest in the wild, marking a huge milestone for conservation efforts in Ohio.
Peepers heard but not seen and hard to ignore
Spring peepers are the harbingers of spring. Learn more about how they hibernate, migrate, reproduce and grow into adults.
Reintroduction of trumpeter swans an Ohio success story
Ohio started a reintroduction program for trumpeter swans in 1996. As of last year, there were 111 breeding pairs and 206 offspring in the state.
Appreciate, don’t fear, the ‘bugs of history’
As we patiently await the delayed emergence of the 17-year periodical cicadas known as Brood X, Barb Mudrak fills us in on what to expect.
Glaciers carved out Ohio’s unique and specialized habitats
Discover how the glaciers that once covered two-thirds of Ohio created habitats for both humans and wildlife and how that's still evident today.
Bald eagle population increases by 150 percent
Bald eagle populations all over the United States have been growing. Learn more about the programs and changes that contributed to their recovery.
