Wildlife Deep Dives

Time to Meet the Northern Hawk Owl!

Time to Meet the Northern Hawk Owl!

Northern Hawk Owls can be found in northern areas like Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, and Russia. Throughout the world, there are three subspecies, but only one can be found in North America. They stand 14 to almost 18 inches tall, with a wingspan of about 28 inches. They weigh between a half pound to a full pound.
by OBDKon January 18, 2021
What's the difference between hibernation and torpor?

What's the difference between hibernation and torpor?

While we’re in the middle of winter, many animals are spending their time sleeping through it. Most of us think about animals hibernating during the winter, however, that’s not what all animals do. Some animals enter a state called torpor instead of hibernation. What’s the difference?
by OBDKon January 15, 2021
3 Reasons You Should Do Puzzles With Your Kids

3 Reasons You Should Do Puzzles With Your Kids

Puzzles are a simple, fun activity that shouldn’t be overlooked at home. They help build and maintain mental skills for both adults and children. Here are three reasons you should start doing puzzles with your kids

Puzzles present a simple end goal: put the pieces together to form the picture on the box. The difficulty of completing that task all depends on the type of puzzle you get, whether the pieces are big or small, how many pieces there are, and what kind of image makes up the puzzle. 

by OBDKon January 13, 2021
Does Climate Change Threatens Owls?

Does Climate Change Threatens Owls?

Owls are a great resource to study to learn more about the ecosystems they’re in and the prey they eat. However, like many animals today, they face threats to their survival. Climate change and human activity cause a lot of problems for different species of owls. 

 

Burrowing owls face threats from habitat loss, changes of land use, and nest damage from weather.1&2 With weather changes, some regions get heavier rainfall. This can flood their burrows or impede burrowing owl parents from bringing enough food back to their young.2

by OBDKon January 11, 2021
Starting a Career in Biology?

Starting a Career in Biology?

Starting a career in biology is hard. It’s easy to feel lost. Should you get a Master’s Degree? Or is a Bachelor’s Degree OK? What should you expect outside of the classroom? What skills do you need to give yourself an edge? What career paths open up when you become a biologist? 

Get these answers and more from the Wolf Education and Research Center biologist, Jeremy Heft. He shares his experiences as a biologist and captive wolf handler to answer ten major questions in an easy-to-follow, won’t-waste-your-time ebook.  

by OBDKon January 08, 2021
What sets Arctic Wolves apart?

What sets Arctic Wolves apart?

Arctic wolves are a subspecies of gray wolf. They live in the Arctic regions in North America and Greenland, located above 67° north latitude. They’ve managed to hold onto their original range, unlike their southern brethren. They’re smaller than gray wolves in length, although they tend to weigh more.
by OBDKon January 06, 2021
What are nest boxes and how do they help?

What are nest boxes and how do they help?

Nest boxes are wooden structures that are built and placed on someone’s property to help give birds a home. Many birds are cavity dwellers, which means they prefer to make their homes in the holes of old trees.
by OBDKon January 04, 2021
Advocacy is the key to protecting our wildlife.

Advocacy is the key to protecting our wildlife.

It’s no secret that wolves have faced many hardships within the United States. They’ve been the target of myths, misinformation, and misunderstanding for centuries. The consequences of this have been fear, killing, and policies that don’t do enough. 
by OBDKon January 02, 2021
What adaptations do nocturnal animals have?

What adaptations do nocturnal animals have?

We’ve all heard of the term “night owl” before. It’s used to describe people who like to stay up late. This phrase is used because most owls are nocturnal, which means they are asleep during the day and are active at night. 
by OBDKon December 30, 2020
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