The size, ability and position of the eyes of animals can vary widely depending on the species and whether the animal is predator or prey.
Nebraska Nature
September Wildlife Viewing – Fall Birding
Birders need to prepare for the challenges that come with fall birding, including fewer birds and changing plumage.
Just a Little Salty – Nebraska’s Saline Wetlands
Nebraska is far from any coastline, yet it is one of few places in the United States where the water is naturally saline.
Canines of Nebraska
Scientists believe that canids evolved around 40 million years ago in North America. Fossil records date back to the Oligocene and the Miocene.
August Wildlife Viewing – Bats
Nebraska is home to 13 species of bats, and August is a great time to observe the world’s only true flying mammal.
At-risk Species Spotlight – Burrowing Owls
In Nebraska, burrowing owls are listed as a Tier I Species of Greatest Conservation Need and listed as state imperiled.