Four families of lizards can be found in Nebraska, with a total of 10 different species. Let’s examine four of those species.
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November Wildlife Viewing – Bighorn Sheep
November is a great time for viewing these sheep in the Nebraska Panhandle, as they are in rut. Rams try to establish dominance to mate.
Upland Hunting the Sandhills – A Scientific Approach
A national refuge wildlife biologist shares his perspectives on one of his favorite pastimes: hunting prairie grouse.
Protecting the Flock – Ants and Aphids
Ants have been shown to raise aphids in order to harvest their sugar-rich waste secretions known as honeydew.
World’s Largest Snapping Turtle
Weighing 98 pounds, Big Snap Daddy at Schramm Education Center is considered the world’s largest common snapping turtle.
October Wildlife Viewing: Waterfowl Migration
October marks the start of migration for many waterfowl species as they make their way back to wintering grounds.