Tag: wildlife
Fancy headgear: Horns v. antlers
Tami Gingrich details the differences between horns and antlers, which are as different from one another as the animals that display them.
West Virginia DNR to introduce 40 new elk to the state’s...
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will introduce 40 new elk to the state’s herd in 2024 and create a visitors center and observation tower.
Where does Ohio’s wildlife go in the winter?
Jim Smith, district technician for the Medina Soil and Water Conservation District, explains the behavior of Ohio's wildlife during the winter months.
That four-letter word: S-N-O-W
Snow has many benefits for plants and wildlife. It helps disperse nitrogen and provides a layer of insulation that protects life beneath.
ODNR Division of Wildlife acquires 844 acres in Coshocton County
The ODNR Division of Wildlife purchased of 844 acres adjacent to Simco Wildlife Area in Coshocton County, which will double the size of Simco Wildlife Area.
Whooooo’s first? The great horned owl, that’s whooo!
Great horned owls are fierce predators with many unique characteristics. They are also the first nesting bird of the year.
Extinct Ohio fish befuddles biologists
How did the Scioto madtom end up extinct? Scientists are still working to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the Big Darby Creek catfish.
Enter the Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp competition
Submissions for the 2025 Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp competition will be accepted Feb. 1-15.
Report furbearer sightings to contribute to wildlife research
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is seeking reports of gray foxes, river otters and black bears.
Moose amore
Bryce Angell crafts a poem about mistaking moose courting for a bear.
