Tag: wildlife
How wildlife escapes winter’s worst weather
Protected by layers of fat and a cozy den below the frost line, hibernators are oblivious to winter weather. Learn more about common Midwest hibernators.
Raining cats, dogs and iguanas?
Kymberly Foster Seabolt ponders the falling iguana phenomenon in south Florida.
No binoculars in computer birding
If you need a feather fix until cold winter weather really sets in, try some of Scott Shalaway's suggestions for online birding.
You can grow big bass in Ohio
Growing big bass comes down to good pond management. Use these simple steps to get started and have an efficient system where everything thrives.
Animal tails are fascinating and vital
Animal tails come in a variety of forms and serve various functions. Scott Shalaway shares information about a few different kinds of animal tails.
Books for the nature lovers on your list
Here are some book titles worthy of consideration for nature-loving family and friends on your holiday gift list.
Nature filled with incredible forces
Judith Sutherland reminds us that nature is so filled with amazing, incredible forces that we so often barely notice.
Eastern hellbender named Pennsylvania state amphibian
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Student Leadership Council and Sen. Gene Yaw get the Eastern hellbender designated as the Commonwealth's state amphibian.
Don’t blink: Turkeys have incredible eyesight
Anyone who has ever tried to look at a wild turkey knows they have incredible eyesight. One moment you're looking at one; then you blink, and it's gone.
Is it time for trophy hunting to end?
Like it or not, trophy hunting is legal. In his column this week, Scott Shalaway wonders whether or not it should be.
