Wildlife habitats Content
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Bats are dying from a disease that is easily spread by humans
Radio interview source: Ann Froschauer, White-Nose Expert, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Some species of bats hibernate over the winter and aren't...
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Planting strips of prairie saves space and has many benefits
Radio interview source: Anna MacDonald, Wildlife Ecology Graduate Student, Iowa State University
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Creating large blocks of prairie to attract wildlife...
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New Evidence Shows How American Big Cats are Reversing 100 Years of Decline
American mountain lions, or cougars, are re-emerging in areas of the United States, reversing 100 years of decline. The evidence, published in the Journal of Wildlife Management, raises new...
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It's essential to spot the signs of a mountain lion habitat.
Mountain lions, also known as cougars, panthers, and pumas, live throughout most of the U.S. You may have never seen one, but you should know the signs that one may be near. Mountain lions can be...
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Wildlife prefer a path to get from here-to-there
Radio interview source: John Morgan, wildlife biologist, Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife
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Some landowners are constructing wildlife...
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Identifying animal tracks opens up a unique way to observe wildlife. You can tell who's around, what their habits are, and maybe solve some mysteries.
Radio interview source: Jason Knight,...
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I love listening to the frogs singing at night. Our pond is a great home for them. If you create a wetland, you'll be listening to a chorus of wildlife, too.
Radio interview source: Mark...
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It's hard to know what wildlife to protect if we don't know what's out there. There isn't enough time or money to inventory the wildlife we see every day. But a national environmental...
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Riparian habitat zones
Creating wildlife habitat along rivers, streams and wetlands can quickly become a labor of love. Known as riparian habitat zones, these areas attract many species of...
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Living the Country Life Radio Program with Betsy Freese
Conservation is key
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Radio interview source: Craig Alderman, director of marketing, Quail Unlimited
When I was a kid, I remember my dad...