The sandhill crane migration is one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles, and Nebraska residents don’t have to travel far to see it.
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Nebraska’s Water Bears
Tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, are a group of animals that are found almost everywhere on earth.
At-risk Species Spotlight: White-tailed Jackrabbit
Story by Olivia DaRugna, Watchable Wildlife Biologist Jackrabbits are always a treat to see. Their awkwardly large ears and eyes and long hind legs give them a cartoonish appearance. Although “rabbit” is in their name, jackrabbits are actually hares, which are precocial, meaning they are born with fur, open eyes […]
An Act of Love
Animals use a wide range of strategies to get themselves out there in the mating market. These strategies are often referred to as courtship displays.
February Wildlife Viewing – Bald Eagles
In Nebraska, bald eagles can be observed year round, but arguably, winter offers the best opportunities for viewing these large birds of prey.
At-risk Species Spotlight: Northern Saw-whet Owl
January’s At-risk Species Spotlight features the northern saw-whet owl (Aegolius acadicus), one of the smallest owls in North America.