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Torpid Turtles, Tortoises, and Terrapins
Where do turtles go in winter? Here are just a few ways that the turtles in your neighborhood have adapted survive through cold spells.
How Blizzards and Extreme Cold Impact Birds
Even hardy birds can be taxed by extreme cold and snow. A look at the impacts of one particularly severe blizzard on our feathered friends.
When Is a Black Bear Actually a Blue Bear?
The black bear: a bear that is not always black. And sometimes it’s even red, white or blue.
Elk in the Neighborhood: On Conservation and Lost Hope
An improbable encounter with elk is due to equally improbable conservation history.
Five Endangered Species Recoveries You’ve Never Heard Of
Five successes of the Endangered Species Act worth celebrating.
Is That a Turtle Under the Ice?
The painted turtle can survive for months under the ice. A look at what makes the painted turtle the king of winter.
Bison, Pioneers of the Prairie, Return to Kankakee Sands
In October of 2016, 23 bison from South Dakota were released on the prairie in Kankakee Sands.
Recovery: Saving the Lake Erie Watersnake, A Lesson in Outreach
The public perceived the Lake Erie watersnake as repulsive. Could conservation outreach change opinions? Enter the Snake Lady.
What Northern Bird Species Will Show Up at Your Feeder This Year?
It’s the winter birding slot machine. Every winter, unusual species show up from the north. A look at why irruptions occur – and what might show up this year.
A New Life for Bighorn Sheep in the Land of Laughing Waters
Desert bighorn sheep leap into a new life in Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness, the wildest, most remote area of Arizona outside the Grand Canyon.
A Field Guide to Tracking in Your Neighborhood
Tracking is one of the most family-friendly wildlife activities. Our guide to some common and interesting tracks will get you started.
Camera Trapping in the Australian Desert
Watch the best photos and video data from camera traps deep in the Australian desert.
