The story of a beloved elk that lived south of Clearwater, Nebraska, between 2006 and 2019. He died last April and residents miss him.
Wildlife
Turtles: Slowing Down for Winter
True to their stereotype, many turtle species survive winter’s cold weather by slowing down in a big way.
Ol’ Rough-legs
The rough-legged hawk may not stand out among Nebraska’s raptors in looks, but it lives an interesting life.
Don’t Mess with Oil Beetles
Don’t mess with oil beetles, people.
Tool-sharpening Dam Builders
The North American beaver maintains four important, fascinating tools for all of its construction work: Its teeth.
Dodder: A Parasitic Plant
The world is a pretty complicated place, and there are some plants that aren’t green and that don’t even photosynthesize.