Tag: wildlife
Vernal pools attract amphibians and many different species
The University of Mount Union’s vernal pool in the Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center attracts frogs, ducks, snakes, newts, fingernail clams and water fleas.
Study shows US bald eagle population continues to soar
Populations of the American bald eagle have quadrupled since 2009, according to a new report by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners.
Brood X ready to make presence known again
Brood X, also known as the Great Eastern Brood of cicadas , will be emerging from the soil after many years of developing underground.
Wildlife selfie?
Kym Seabolt reminds us that wildlife can be dangerous, skipping the selfie may save your life and posing with a tiger for your dating profile isn't cute.
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.
Dispersing deer survival rates
Juvenile white-tailed deer that strike out to find new home ranges — despite facing more risks — survive at about the same rate as those that stay home.
How to protect amphibians during spring gardening season
Learn how to improve your seasonal lawn and garden maintenance to help conserve beneficial and at-risk species of amphibians.
Geese can degrade water quality
Canada geese offer excellent hunting opportunities, but there has been a negative impact on water quality in ponds that can be attributed to geese.
How to return a baby bird to its nest
When a baby bird has fallen it's important to determine when to help and how to properly return it to its nest to give it its best chance for survival.
Vernal pools are home to amphibian life during spring
Vernal pools, or ephemeral pools, provide a perfect environment for amphibians to mate, lay eggs and develop.
