From the Sandhills to the Platte River, our state is full of mind-blowing stats that might surprise you.
Wildlife
The Boisterous, Busy House Wren
The northern house wren (Troglodytes aedon) presents remarkable gusto in a small package.
Nebraska Has Scorpions?
The striped bark scorpion (Centruroides vittatus) was recently observed in Franklin County in upland mixed-grass prairies.
Lichen – Nature’s Quiet Partnership
Although lichens are some of Nebraska’s quietest residents, they have fascinating stories to tell, especially about the air we breathe and the resilience of life in tough places.
Hopping Into Amphibian Week
Amphibians are active — celebrate them during Amphibian Week, May 4-10.
Trumpeter Swans – Creatures of Habit(at)
A recent study of 38 trumpeter swans in the Sandhills found 80 percent of swans that nested at a particular wetland or lake returned the following year.