Tag: wildlife

Let’s be honest: If you live in Ohio, you’re going to have a "run-in" with a wild animal eventually. It’s part of the deal when we share our landscape with nature. Whether it’s a skunk under the barn or a raccoon in the trash, these moments are inevitable. The goal isn't just to get rid of them; It’s to learn how to coexist by being smarter about our own backyards. Retired wildlife officer Jim Abrams explains why critter trouble is inevitable and how to manage your own uninvited guests.

Want more birds in your yard? Guernsey SWCD's Madyson Black talk about how to plant for pollinators, choose the right bird feeders and manage Ohio wildlife habitats this season.

Ohio’s historic barns once sheltered barn owls, now a threatened species. Conservationists work to restore habitat, protect nests and revive populations.

What starts as Halloween horror turns real in Florida’s Everglades, where invasive Burmese pythons threaten native wildlife and disrupt the natural balance.

From bats and runaway peacocks to divorcing tortoises, nature proves once again it’s not to be trusted, but always provides endless laughs and lessons.

Honeybees work together in amazing ways to gather nectar. Discover how they recruit foragers, learn flower timing and prepare for winter survival.

Armadillos in Ohio? Discover how these armored wanderers are moving north and learn more about surprising encounters in the Buckeye State.

Kymberly Foster Seabolt reacts to the recent headline "Emotional support alligator is no longer welcome in Walmart.”

A surprise morning encounter with a little brown bat sparks a closer look at Ohio’s bat species, their threats, protections and why they need our help.

Herping in Ohio reveals a hidden world of salamanders, frogs and toads. Discover how one conservationist’s passion inspires others to protect wildlife.