Tag: wildlife
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.
Learn to manage wildlife in your city
Ohio State University researchers, city officials and wildlife specialists will speak about wildlife conflicts such as: geese management, urban coyotes, deer management and sterilization, trapping and more.
My ‘squirrelly’ wife is collecting walnuts
Learn more about the impact the the nuts in your yard have on wildlife.
