Let’s dive into the fascinating ways these creatures keep their bellies full when the frost sets in.
Tag: Mammals
How Wildlife Play in Winter
Play builds strength, sharpens instincts and fosters social connections, making it an essential part of an animal’s development.
Two Deer, One State
Nebraska is home to two distinct species of deer: the white-tailed deer and the mule deer.
Olfactory Adaptations – Exploring Animal Smell
While sight and hearing often take center stage, olfaction, or smell, is an essential tool that helps creatures navigate their surroundings, find food and communicate with one another.
Digging Deep on the American Badger
While they might not be making headlines like the honey badger, American badgers deserve recognition for their role in the landscape.
Elk – Guardians of Nebraska’s Wilderness
Elk, commonly called wapiti — a Native American word meaning “light-colored deer” — belong to the deer family (Cervidae). They are the second largest members, just behind moose.