By the time you are done reading this article, you will, at the very least, have a little more respect and love for the remarkable opossum.
Tag: Mammals
A Return to the Plains – Wolves in Nebraska
Wolves are native to Nebraska and were a familiar sight to people here for thousands of years before the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Nebraska’s Kangaroo
The Ord’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ordi) is found in 17 states, and it is the only species of kangaroo rat found in Nebraska.
Navigating Life Underground
Creatures that are adapted to living underground are known as fossorial animals. They’ve evolved to navigate life underground.
An Act of Love
Animals use a wide range of strategies to get themselves out there in the mating market. These strategies are often referred to as courtship displays.
The Process of Pellets
When owls eat, the indigestible parts of prey, like the teeth, bones, fur or feathers, are formed into an oval mass called a pellet.