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).
Wildlife
Those Fiery Redheads
With its stunning red, white and black appearance, the red-headed woodpecker has sparked many a person’s interest in nature.
The life of a baby bass
Adult male bass work hard to ward off possible predators from his swarm of babies. It is the male bass that protect newly hatched fish.
Sandhills Trumpeters
To help identify and direct conservation actions for trumpeter swans and their habitats, studies are critical to help us better understand where and when these birds move about the landscape.
Nebraska Boasts Wild Turkey Variety
Three of the four subspecies of the National Wild Turkey Federation’s popular Grand Slam reside within Nebraska’s borders.
Prairie Grouse Use Variety of Vegetation
Prairie grouse need areas of short to no vegetation for their leks. Taller vegetation also is critical for their survival.