Wildlife Deep Dives

How To Stay Safe in Cougar Country

Most people haven’t, since these big cats are pretty elusive. This skill in keeping a low profile is what helps them capture their prey because they aren’t built for long chases like cheetahs are. Instead, they rely on stalking to close the gap between themselves and their prey before they strike.

They are the Cougar.

by OBDKon August 20, 2021

You’ve never seen wolves like this.

Humans and wolves have had a complicated relationship throughout the centuries. This stems from fear and misunderstanding about the role wolves play in their environments. The villainization of wolves has been made worse by their portrayal in stories and media and has made it difficult for wolf advocates to get out their message that wolves aren’t something to be feared or killed.

by OBDKon August 18, 2021

Do All Birds Eat the Same Thing?

Although birds may have many characteristics in common, their diet isn’t one of them. Diets vary drastically from one bird to another, depending on what they like to eat. Read some of the different diets that birds have in this article.

by OBDKon August 16, 2021

What does it mean to be a “nonessential experimental population”?

What does it mean when a group is a nonessential experimental population? Our article on Mexican wolves and the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area covers this and more! Learn about how recovery plans may need to be updated and adjusted to make sure the plan is functioning as it should to help species recover, along with issues Mexican wolves and wildlife managers have faced when it comes to certain rules in the area.

by OBDKon August 13, 2021

How Are National Birds Chosen?

Many countries have a national bird. Usually, these birds are representative of the country they’re the symbol of. Sometimes these birds are chosen by the government, while other times they’re put to a popular vote with the public

by OBDKon August 09, 2021

What's the Point of Wildlife Management?

Wildlife management is essential to creating a sustainable relationship between humans and wildlife. The goal is to keep animal populations at levels that are beneficial for both that animal’s survival and for the human population.

by OBDKon August 06, 2021

Do All Birds Mate for Life?

Do all birds mate for life?

Around 90% of birds are considered monogamous, but the definition is a little different than we might think. It’s really more that most birds are socially monogamous, rather than sexually monogamous.

by OBDKon August 02, 2021

How to Stay Safe While Camping

Now that it’s summertime, many of you will no doubt be ready to go camping with friends and family! When camping, it’s important to remember that you’re not the only ones out there and you need to make sure you’re keeping safe from other wildlife, bears in particular.

by OBDKon July 30, 2021

Which Birds Can't Fly?

One of the main characteristics we associate with birds is their ability to fly. Many birds are very skilled fliers, but not all of them can. There are more than a handful of birds that can’t fly. Scientists have been studying and looking into some of these species to try and determine what exactly caused them to lose this ability, but the answer isn’t quite clear.

by OBDKon July 26, 2021

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