November is a great time for viewing these sheep in the Nebraska Panhandle, as they are in rut. Rams try to establish dominance to mate.
Wildlife
Protecting the Flock – Ants and Aphids
Ants have been shown to raise aphids in order to harvest their sugar-rich waste secretions known as honeydew.
World’s Largest Snapping Turtle
Weighing 98 pounds, Big Snap Daddy at Schramm Education Center is considered the world’s largest common snapping turtle.
October Wildlife Viewing: Waterfowl Migration
October marks the start of migration for many waterfowl species as they make their way back to wintering grounds.
At-Risk Species Spotlight: Monarch Butterflies
Monarch butterfly populations have declined in the West and in the East, and conserving them has been no easy task.
The Journey of a Red Crossbill
The red crossbill is one of three finch species in North America that have an unusual, but spectacular beak.