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Tips for Making Your Winter Eagle Watching Trips Successful
Oklahoma's bald eagle numbers peak between November and February, making winter the prime season for eagle watching.
Raccoons and Canine Distemper
Canine distemper virus can cause wildlife to act unusually and have cyclical outbreaks or density-dependent outbreaks. There has been a recent increase in reports concerning raccoons with symptoms of canine distemper virus in the northeast region of Oklahoma. The following information will help to educate those who could have this experience.
What is Mule Deer Habitat?
The popularity of hunting mule deer has grown in Oklahoma. Learn what habitat mule deer prefer, what they like to eat and what they tend to avoid.
Spinning Good Vibes
A biologist is spinning good spider vibes with facts and identification tips to help people take spider encounters in stride.
Wild Double Take: Burying Beetles
Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike beetles, the American and margined burying beetles.
Habitat Highlight: Ozark Glades
Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Ozark glades, their ecological importance, and the ongoing efforts to protect and restore these incredible natural spaces.
Tilapia Stocking: Is it Worth it?
Are tilapia a viable food source for largemouth bass in private ponds? This question has become increasingly important for landowners looking to cultivate robust bass populations. The unique climate challenges in Oklahoma are something to consider when stocking your pond.
Down and Dirty with Dung Beetles
It’s hard to imagine anyone or anything searching far and wide for good poop, but that’s just what dung beetles do. And not just any dung will do, they seek to find the best.
Highlights from Oklahoma’s History of Herpetology
The archived history of herpetology shows the compounding value of past reptile and amphibian conservation efforts and incredible potential for the future.