Prior to the 1990s, the Mississippi kite was an infrequent summer visitor to Nebraska. In 1991, kites were observed in Ogallala.
Tag: Nature
Pillbugs
Pillbugs are terrestrial crustaceans closely related to shrimp, crabs and crayfish, and they have adapted to live entirely on land.
City Nature Challenge
Although urban wildlife may not get as much attention as other species, for many of us, they are often our strongest link to the natural world as we see and interact with them every day.
Resources Focus on Nebraska’s Amazing Wetlands
Game and Parks turns its focus toward increasing awareness of the importance of wetlands in Nebraska and wetland conservation.
Navigating Life Underground
Creatures that are adapted to living underground are known as fossorial animals. They’ve evolved to navigate life underground.
Nebraska’s Water Bears
Tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, are a group of animals that are found almost everywhere on earth.