A Nebraska winter can bring up questions about wildlife. One question I’ve thought of recently: Does the cold change how animals see?
Wildlife
Poop With a Purpose
Wildlife use scat as an important communication tool. It can reveal an animal’s identity, health, territory and even social status.
Sharing the Crane Migration with Family
Experiencing Nebraska’s sandhill crane migration has been on the “bucket list” of my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jeff and Judy Willour of Omaha, for decades.
Forensic Entomology
The life stages of insects, such as blow flies or carrion beetles, found on a corpse can give clues about how long the person has been dead and help build a timeline of the crime.
Addicted to Eagle Photography
Teri Elmshauser can’t wait for Lake McConaughy to freeze over. It means she can feed her “addiction” — photographing bald eagles.
The 12 Days of Wildlife
Winter in Nebraska might seem quiet, even still, but beneath the frost and snow, wildlife is busy being clever and surviving.