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Texas Horned Lizards Can’t Fly Under the Radar at Tinker Air Force Base
While planes thunder down nearby runways and servicemen conduct training, a squadron of Texas horned lizards is searching for ants, seemingly indifferent to the commotion.
Natural Reserves Serve Wildlife and People at Tinker AFB
Tinker Air Force Base’s natural reserves not only serve as wildlife habitat, they also serve as an outdoor recreation outlet and training platform for people on the base.
Elk City Woman Supports Bluebirds with Nest Box Trail
Ann Freeman has been maintaining a nest box trail for decades to benefit eastern bluebirds and other cavity nesting songbirds.
Managing for Mussels
The Wildlife Department works with many partners to enhance endangered populations of the Ouachita rock pocketbook mussel in southeastern Oklahoma.
2015-2016 Big Game Report
The 2015-16 deer seasons are in the books, and many Oklahoma hunters are already directing their thoughts toward the upcoming seasons. While harvest was more than 8,000 fewer deer than the previous year, the good news is that Oklahoma’s deer herd is in great shape. Many portions of the state have received much-needed rainfall and are on the way to a full recovery from the drought. Hopefully, the rains will continue, your treestands are hung, and you are ready for opening day!
Build a Nest Box in Seven Easy Steps
We share a supply list and instructions to build a nest box and increase habitat for cavity-nesting songbirds.
Holes for Homes: Cavity Nesting Birds
Dozens of Oklahoma bird species are considered "cavity nesting birds" and build their nests in a cavity of a hollowed out tree or in man-made nest boxes.
The Burning Question: How are reptiles and amphibians affected by prescribed fire?
We check in with a wildlife biologist to find out how reptiles and amphibians are affected by prescribed fire. The answer: Biologists and researchers alike maintain prescribed fire is an important habitat management activity for these creatures, just as it is for birds, mammals, and invertebrates.
Wildlife Well Equipped to Survive Winter Weather
The cold temperatures have us thinking about how wildlife survive the winter weather.