The subnivian zone, where snow is a cozy blanket
Gone are the warm days, flowers, butterflies and singing birds. Now, it’s the chilly, bare, quiet landscape of winter. Anything happenin’ out there?
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All about birds
Forty-eight million Americans call themselves birdwatchers. And, no wonder—birds are beautiful, entertaining and surprising.
Sleeping winter away – secrets of hibernating wildlife
How do wildlife survive in harsh winter weather? Strategies includes heavy fur coats, warm burrows, “anti-freeze,” and other surprises.
Pine squirrels love, love, love their pines!
If you love love love pines, raise your paw! This group of three squirrel species surely would.
Halloween’s scariest wildlife
Halloween’s coming! Meet some very scary backyard wildlife! Boo!
Prepare your yard for wildlife in winter
With the first brisk mornings of fall, it may seem like all that’s ahead is to rake up our leaves and then relax until spring. But, no.
All about Coyotes, the new urban dogs
Coyotes live everywhere, and increasingly in cities. You’ll may never see one; they’re shy, secretive, hyper-alert, smart. Also, beneficial.
All about the Northern Raccoon
Smart and clever animals that are beneficial to have around, and fun to watch.
All about Fox Squirrels and Gray Squirrels
Do you feed squirrels? Would you rather be feeding birds? Across the nation, mini-battles rage between humans and squirrels.
All about the House Mouse
The most common mouse in the U.S., they’re seen as pests. But they’re beneficial as predators of insects and as food for other animals.
All about bats, beneficial victims of myths
Bats aren’t dangerous, despite persistent myths. Intelligent and harmless, learn all about them.
All about Striped Skunks
Skunks are known best as stinky roadkill, and good riddance. That’s too bad, because they’re beneficial, non-aggressive, and just want to be left alone.
