Wildlife Deep Dives

Plants Can Be Carnivorous

Plants Can Be Carnivorous

Carnivores aren’t just animals. They can be plants, too. Plants, however, don’t chase after their prey and take them down. They have other methods to capture their prey and eat them. 

 

 

by OBDKon July 13, 2022
Why Do Hawks Circle in the Sky?

Why Do Hawks Circle in the Sky?

You’ve probably noticed a hawk circling in the sky while you’ve been outside at least once...

Do you know what’s happening when they do that? 

 

by OBDKon July 11, 2022
Ocelots Can Be Found From Texas To Argentina

Ocelots Can Be Found From Texas To Argentina

These wild cats are found from Texas down to Argentina. They are about twice the size of a normal house cat and they have a protected status in many areas where they live. 

Meet the Ocelot!

by OBDKon July 06, 2022
Deep Dive: Black Vultures

Deep Dive: Black Vultures

They also are the most populous vulture species in the western hemisphere, although Turkey Vultures outnumber them within the United States. 

Meet the Black Vulture. 

by OBDKon July 04, 2022
Bison Are the National Mammal of the United States

Bison Are the National Mammal of the United States

These animals are one of several species that were endangered and we’ve successfully brought back. Historically, bison populations reached numbers in the tens of millions throughout the United States.
by OBDKon June 29, 2022
Deep Dive: Turkey Vultures

Deep Dive: Turkey Vultures

These birds are common throughout North and Central America. They like open areas, like open country, woods, and deserts. You won’t find them in heavily wooded areas.

Meet the Turkey Vulture.

by OBDKon June 27, 2022
What Is Convergent Evolution?

What Is Convergent Evolution?

All animals adapt to their environment and evolve certain traits that help them survive. Some animals evolve in similar ways, even though they are very different animals. This is called convergent evolution.

by OBDKon June 23, 2022
What's The Difference Between Vultures And Buzzards?

What's The Difference Between Vultures And Buzzards?

Do you know the difference between vultures and buzzards? There are pretty big differences, but there is often confusion between the two because of the name being used interchangeably when, in fact, these birds are separate species.

by OBDKon June 23, 2022
Mountain Lion vs. Puma: What's The Difference?

Mountain Lion vs. Puma: What's The Difference?

What do panthers, pumas, cougars, mountain lions, and catamounts have in common?
by OBDKon June 15, 2022
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