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University of Oklahoma's Ichthyology Class Joins Survey
Biologists conduct these presence/absence surveys along a 300-mile stretch of the river twice a year, once in July and again in October.
Turn your Backyard Landscape into a Wildlife Oasis
After the dog days of summer and the recent memories of colorful blossoms, many Oklahomans are taking advantage of fall’s cooler weather to redesign their backyard landscape.
Prepare Your Bird Feeders: Install a Grackle Log Roller
Get ready for the traditional winter bird feeding season - and the large flocks of birds that may overwhelm your feeders.
Oklahoman Documented 3,516 Species of Beetles in Latimer County
Karl Stephan collected, processed, and donated many specimens of beetles to science.
Using Camera Surveys to Understand Your Deer Herd
Done correctly, trail camera surveys can estimate the number of deer per acre, the buck-to-doe ratio and recruitment.
A Status Report on Oklahoma's Bird Populations
This "bird's eye view" of the status of Oklahoma's bird populations reveals the remarkable viewing opportunities and shares ways get involved at any level.
Oklahoma Bats
Whether flying low over the ground with gracefully slow and deliberate wing strokes or erratically high above a stream, bats are fascinating to watch.
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.