The Dekayโs brownsnake is a non-venomous snake named in honor of the 19th-century naturalist and zoologist, Dr. James Ellsworth De Kay.
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Prairies Here and Prairies There
If you took a road trip from one side of Nebraska to the other, you will marvel at the change in landscape from east to west.
Celebrating Pollinators in Nebraska
This year, Pollinator Week is June 19-25, 2023. This seven-day celebration across North America is hosted by the Pollinator Partnership.
June Wildlife Viewing – Butterflies
Of the approximately 750 butterfly species found in North America, 211 occur in Nebraska, and they come in different colors and sizes.
Lady Beetles of Nebraska
Lady beetles, also known as ladybugs, are common and widely recognized insects. There are likely over 40 species in Nebraska.
State Record Update – Spring 2023
Back in April, Chuck Hensel from Valentine was fishing Merritt Reservoir. He caught a common carp that beat the old state record by over four and a half pounds!