The Ord’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ordi) is found in 17 states, and it is the only species of kangaroo rat found in Nebraska.
Tag: Animals
Nebraska’s Water Bears
Tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, are a group of animals that are found almost everywhere on earth.
Winter Wildlife Viewing
By Renae Blum Winter is a great time to explore the outdoors and look for wildlife. While some species have migrated or are hibernating, quite a few are still active at this time of year. And thanks to fewer leaves on the trees, they’re easier to spot, too. Watchable Wildlife […]
Rebranding Blowouts
Blowouts in the Nebraska Sandhills need a better public relations agent.
Animal Communication: Secret Messages in the Natural World
Did you know that animals can be just as communicative as humans? They just have their own ways of doing it.
Disappearing Act
Within three minutes, the toad had been completely swallowed up by the earth, leaving almost no sign it had been there. It was mesmerizing and magical to watch.