Woodpeckers are special birds known for exactly what their name describes- pecking at wood. There are several types of woodpeckers that range in size, appearance, and habitat. Some are distinct and easy to identify such as the red-headed woodpeckers. But others look quite similar to each other like the downy and hairy woodpeckers. In this […]

Prairie dogs, bison, beavers, alligators, and wolves. These creatures really don’t have that much in common with each other, except for the fact that they are all keystone species. Keystone species are organisms that have basically hold the rest of the ecosystem together. In this Science of we will be looking closely at different keystone […]

No other animal represents Nebraska’s prairies better than the Prairie Chicken, I mean, hello, look at their name! Prairie chickens are known for their memorable performances where they dance, call and try to impress females with their vigor at their booming grounds, or leks. These birds are members of the grouse family and never disappoint […]