Wildlife Deep Dives

When do bears use dens?

Bears use dens while hibernating during the wintertime. These dens are only used for this purpose and aren’t used year-round. Most bears can be found in both wooded environments as well as more open ones, although certain species may prefer one environment over the other.

by OBDKon November 05, 2021

Deep Dive: Eastern and Western Screech Owls

Screech owls consist of about 25 species of owls within the Strigidae family. They tend to be small, with tufts and coloring that has a pattern similar to tree bark so it’s easy to camouflage. Let’s take a look at two species of screech owl: the Eastern Screech Owl and the Western Screech Owl.

by OBDKon November 01, 2021

What Is Biotic Potential?

Biotic potential is the number of offspring a mother may produce, given the environmental conditions in which she resides.

by OBDKon October 29, 2021

The Challenge You've Been Waiting For

Step up your game with Great Horned Owl pellets! Because Great Horned Owls eat different prey than Barn Owls, it means that they need to crush up the bones of their prey before they’re made into a pellet. This makes for a pellet that’s more chalky and challenging to dissect – but we know you’re up for it!

by OBDKon October 27, 2021

Myths About Owls

With Halloween quickly approaching, let’s talk about the spookier side of owls! Back in the day, there were many beliefs surrounding owls – some good and some bad.

by OBDKon October 25, 2021

Deep Dive: Great Horned Owls

Great Horned Owls you’ll recognize immediately by the feather tufts they have on their heads! These owls can be found throughout North America year-round. They’re a very common owl to find in many different habitats throughout our continent.

by OBDKon October 22, 2021

Get An Inside Look at Gray Area: Wolves of the Southwest!

Once considered extinct, these wolves have been one of the world’s most endangered species. This film explores the recovery of the Mexican Wolf, poses questions, and examines the story of Mexican Wolves in a way never seen before.

by OBDKon October 15, 2021

Deep Dive Into Barn Owls With Us!

Barn Owls are in a category all their own. Owls are divided into two families, Tytonidae and Strigidae. Barn Owls make up the Tytonidae family. They have heart-shaped faces, dark eyes, and have light coloring on their fronts, and a darker, golden brown coloring on their back.

by OBDKon October 13, 2021

Some Bears Are Already Getting Ready to Hibernate

In the west, food isn’t very plentiful in the fall, so these bears will start their hibernation process in September or October. In the east where there’s more food available, these bears won’t need to start hibernating until November or December.

by OBDKon October 11, 2021

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