How to identify animal tracks, burrows and other signs of wildlife in your neighborhood

From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play ...

California ground squirrels caught hunting other animals in a shocking, rare footage | Watch

California ground squirrels, long thought to be strict seed-eaters, have been observed hunting and consuming voles. This ...
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Rodents in the US are rapidly evolving right under your nose

In a striking example of rapid adaptation, the physical form of urban rodents has changed to better suit the hustle and bustle of urban life. Earlier this year, scientists at the Field Museum in ...

Create A More Owl-Friendly Garden With A Simple Lighting Tip

Owls are magnificent birds that mostly hunt at night, which is why you want to pay particular attention to your lighting if ...

Year in wildlife – in pictures

We look back over the year’s wildlife photographs, and hand out some much-deserved gongs to brilliant and beautiful creatures around the world ...
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Ask the Master Naturalist: Minnesota hosts a variety of owls — both native and visitors alike

Answer: Yes, the most common one is that of the great gray owl, which may live year-round in the northern part of Minnesota.