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This diverse group of birds encompasses more than 120 species and just like with most geniuses, crows and their relatives tend to be misunderstood. These incredibly clever birds have some of the largest brain-to-body-size ratio of any birds and have been used in folklore for centuries as tricksters, thieves, problem solvers, or wise advisors. In […]
False advertising plays a huge role in this creature’s name, as they don’t actually fly, but glide instead. Flying Squirrels are listed as a threatened species in Nebraska and inhabit primarily hardwood forests along the southeastern edge of the state. Recently, this species has been popping up in other locations as well, such as the […]
New Beginnings January 22nd, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST) Register Here Let's start off 2024 with a program update and meet & greet with your new state coordinator. Presenter: Jamie Bachmann, Nebraska Master Naturalist Program, State Coordinator This webinar is part of the Master Naturalist Mondays webinar series. Nebraska Master Naturalist is […]
Each basic category of animal has its own unique way of smelling. Science shows that most animals have a sense of smell, but the organ they use to smell can vary widely across the animal kingdom. A Turkey Vulture smelling looks incredibly different than a coyote smelling. In this Science Of episode, we will focus […]
Nebraska is home to around 100 species of fish, one of the oddest-looking fish are the gar. Nebraska is home to two species of gar- the Shortnose Gar, and the Longnose Gar. They are the only surviving members of the Ginglymodi, a clade of fish that first appeared over 240 million years ago in the […]