Tag: wildlife
Get a start on nesting by watching cams
If you can't wait for the nesting season to begin, do the next best thing: fire up the computer, and watch from afar.
With effort, bald eagles have bounced back
Recovering species can be a long, slow process, but that's what makes the process worthwhile. Today, bald eagles nest in all states except Hawaii.
Keep your distance from woodland stinkers
From mid-February through early March, females are in heat. Don't be surprised to see skunks roaming the countryside the next few weeks.
Motto: Where there’s hope, there’s adventure
With warmer weather on the horizon, now is the time to plan summer getaways. Scott Shalaway has some great suggestions if you want to enjoy wildlife.
Keep ground-feeding sparrows around
Ground feeders are nice to have around because they clean up the seeds other birds kick to the ground.
Fungus-infecting virus could help track white-nose syndrome in bats
A newly discovered virus infecting the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats could help scientists and wildlife agencies track the spread of the disease.
Each animal has its own way to overwinter
Right now, wood frogs are frozen solid. The body is rigid, breathing ceases and the heart stops beating. They have perfected the cryogenic freezing process. They are literally "frogsicles."
Birds know how to survive cold weather
Birds use a variety of tactics to fight the cold. Scott Shalaway explains the different survival techniques of birds.
8 tiny facts about reindeer that click (plus a 9th)
Brush up on your reindeer facts before Christmas. Incidentally, there really is a reason a reindeer could have a red nose — and it's gross!
Red squirrels: 6 ounces of pure nastiness
Red squirrels make up for what they lack in size with pure pugnacity.
