In 2015, 30 pairs of American burying beetles were transferred from the Nebraska Sandhills to Ohio for breeding and reintroduction.
Wildlife
A Historic Gathering: Whooping Cranes
In November 2021, photographer Eric Fowler witnessed an unprecedented and historic gathering of 46 whooping cranes on the Platte River.
WMA Habitat Fuels Songbird Migration
Migration is a critically important event in the lives of many avian species. This period accounts for over a quarter of the annual cycle for some birds and is extremely risky as individual birds travel long distances through unfamiliar areas.
One Trail
Two camera traps placed on a trail for the better part of two years in hopes of capturing a photo of a river otter photographed otters, bobcats, turtles, countless raccoons, birds and more.
A Retired Wildlife Ecologist Gives Back
Schrad, age 71, isn’t your typical researcher. While he’s doing professional-level work for several organizations in the state, it’s all for free, on his own time.
The Wildlife Conservation Fund
Tax-deductible donations to the Wildlife Conservation Fund play a vital role in conserving Nebraska’s wildlife.