The fox pair had protected all of their pups, also called kits, without so much as a scratch and clearly demonstrated how devoted they are as parents.
Wildlife
Man-Made Prairie-Chicken Lek Finds Success
The previous year, Leuenberger had set out to do something conservation professionals say is rare: creating a successful prairie-chicken lek on private property from scratch.
The Science of Antlers
Antlers grow up to a half inch per day and are one of the fastest growing living tissues on Earth.
Baby Barn Owl Rescue
Nebraska Game and Parks staff get many calls about wildlife. The call Julie Geiser received about stranded baby barn owls was no exception.
Poison ivy: Three Leaves of Dread
Hike for any length of time on Nebraska’s wild places and you will surely encounter the three-leaved nemesis known as poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans).
Those Fiery Redheads
With its stunning red, white and black appearance, the red-headed woodpecker has sparked many a person’s interest in nature.