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Bounding After Texas Kangaroo Rats
Researchers with the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History searched for Texas kangaroo rats at nearly 200 sites to no avail.
Underground Conservation Areas Identified for Ozark Wildlife
Priority conservation areas were identified for 28 species, many of which are known from only a handful of locations in Oklahoma.
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.
Conserving Oklahoma's Natural Heritage
The Oklahoma Natural Heritage Inventory, a branch of the Oklahoma Biological Survey, collects information about our plants and animals.
Wildlife Watching Can Start with a Bird Feeder
Spending more time in nature doesn't necessarily mean a road trip to a national park or a long hike in the mountains. You can invite nature into your neighborhood with a simple bird feeder.
Ozark Refuge an Oasis for Bats
Biologists meet at a bat hotspot to monitor the numbers and species of bats using the Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge
Falling for Butterflies
Despite the waning activity of butterflies during cooler seasons, plenty of these pollinators are still on the wing.
Winter Hawks of Oklahoma
Four species of hawks regularly join Oklahoma's three year-round residents by mid-fall to make the most of our state's mild winters.
Five Fall Wildflowers for Bees and Butterflies
We share five fall wildflowers that are great for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Dinosaur-looking Snapping Turtles Emerge from Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery
A restocking program benefits alligator snapping turtles.