For most of the year, prairie grouse are inconspicuous, but come mid-March through early May, male birds are ready to perform.
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Nebraska’s Kangaroo
The Ord’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ordi) is found in 17 states, and it is the only species of kangaroo rat found in Nebraska.
Duck, Duck, Crane! — Nebraska’s Spring Migration
Located in the narrowest portion of the Central Flyway, Nebraska becomes a birder’s paradise in March. Find out more!
At-risk Species Spotlight: Timber Rattlesnakes
The beautifully patterned timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is extremely rare in Nebraska and is listed as critically imperiled.
The Women Who Shaped Conservation
To celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s peek into the past and see how women have shaped the wild places of North America.
Navigating Life Underground
Creatures that are adapted to living underground are known as fossorial animals. They’ve evolved to navigate life underground.