The U.S. has three snapping turtle species: the common snapping turtle, alligator snapping turtle and Suwannee alligator snapping turtle.
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Trapping Turkeys
Researchers have teamed up with Nebraska Game and Parks to learn about turkey movements, habitat selection, nesting success and genetic diversity.
May Wildlife Viewing – Birds!
May in Nebraska is a bird watcher’s paradise. Endless birding opportunities abound, from colorful warblers to unique shorebirds.
Magnificently Dark
To observe the night sky, Nebraska’s remote locations are tops. Merritt Reservoir has earned official confirmation of its brilliance after dark.
Hunter’s Harvest Dinner
The party took place in the rooftop Schimmel Ballroom, and guests appeared to be bucks only — an elite group of well-to-do men who were dressed to the nines. The wild game dinner was a highly-anticipated annual event, one that existed during the lifetime of the hotel.
Building Resilient Land Through Cattle
On almost any given day, a person can drive by grazing land owned by The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska and see an artist in residence.