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Apr 19, 2017

Spreading Milkweed, Not Myths

Monarch butterflies lay their eggs on just one type of plant, and that’s milkweed (genus Asclepias)…

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Jul 8, 2020

path with body of elk in foreground with mountain lion hiding near tree on right

Trail Cam Treasure Hunt

Where’s Waldo, err Wildlife — Mountain Lion Edition

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Updates from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Nov 9, 2016

11 Facts About Antlers

by Bill O’Brian, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Majestic moose. Elegant elk. Regal deer. What makes them so memorable? Antlers! National wildlife refuges are home to thousands of antlered animals. With the holiday season approaching, we bring you 11 facts about…

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Feb 14, 2018

Winter Birds You’re Likely to See

For the Great Backyard Bird Count

white bird with black cap, gray and black wings

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Oct 31, 2018

All The Fish

Life After Death: Your Ultimate Guide to Zombie Salmon

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May 15, 2017

Tips for Helping a Turtle Cross the Road

This time of year many wildlife, like turtles, are on the move. As the weather warms…

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Dec 20, 2016

New Ocelot Den Found!

Biologists find the first den in 20 years on Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

2016 was an encouraging year for the endangered ocelots of south Texas! Several females with kittens were documented using…

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Feb 3, 2018

Who’s Who: 10 Superb Owls Worth Knowing

If you were going to build a team, of say, owls, we’d recommend you’d consider a few of…

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Mar 22, 2018

Animals that Fool You

For wild animals, April Fool’s isn’t a one day event. While the act of pranking in the human world may be seen as all in…

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Apr 27, 2018

Six Reasons Horseshoe Crabs are Better Lovers than You

By Emily DeLanzo, Park Ranger at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

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