The often-persecuted prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) is one of four venomous snake species that call Nebraska home, and the only one in the western part of the state.
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Parasitologist John Janovy Jr.
John Janovy Jr., professor emeritus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is a world-renowned parasite ecologist.
The County Courthouse
By the late 19th century, a grand courthouse became a point of pride, with Nebraskans eager to show their progress.
Io Moth – Eyes in the Woods
Named for its eyespots, the io (eye-oh) moth inhabits woodlands across our eastern and northern counties.
Nebraska Nature
Woolly Bear Caterpillars
Found throughout North America, the banded woolly bear is one of the most recognizable caterpillars of fall.
Barbs & Backlashes
Swanson Update
Daryl Bauer, Fisheries Outreach Program Manager This news release went out last week and I did not get this circulated before the weekend. Sorry. Anywho, if you are still doing some fall fishing out towards Swanson Reservoir, you will want to know! Swanson’s low-water boat ramp open again The low-water […]
In the Wild
Venture Outdoors for Autumn Adventures
Nebraska Game and Parks’ Greg Wagner shares activity ideas and words of encouragement for venturing outdoors to enjoy autumn.
