While they might not be making headlines like the honey badger, American badgers deserve recognition for their role in the landscape.
Nebraska Nature
Nebraska Prairie Plants Prepare for Winter
Prairie plants arer masters of survival, working hard to ensure Nebraska’s prairie ecosystem stays healthy and vibrant, no matter the season.
Lizards – The Tail End of Survival
When it comes to survival strategies, lizards have mastered the art of self-preservation with their incredible ability to shed and regenerate their tails.
Death and Decomposition in Nature
When an animal dies in the wild, its carcass becomes the focal point of an intriguing micro-ecosystem that supports various life forms, each contributing to the breakdown and recycling of nutrients.
Elk – Guardians of Nebraska’s Wilderness
Elk, commonly called wapiti — a Native American word meaning “light-colored deer” — belong to the deer family (Cervidae). They are the second largest members, just behind moose.
The Shrews, The Voles and The Moles
Have you wondered what happens in the secretive world beneath your feet? Imagine a neighborhood drama featuring shrews, voles and moles as the quirky cast.