Wildlife Deep Dives

Can owls help you with your New Year's Resolution?

We can learn a lot from owls. Just like how they use their incredible senses to snatch up their prey while hunting, we can use our own intuition, wisdom, and patience to reevaluate where we want to be in this new year and use our skills to reach those goals!

by OBDKon December 28, 2020

elf owls

What's the smallest owl in the world?

Elf owls are the smallest type of owl. They only stand around five inches tall, and weigh between one ounce to an ounce and a half. They are grayish brown, and have round heads and do not have tufts.

by OBDKon December 28, 2020

All bear dens have three things in common

During the winter months, bears hunker down in their dens. These dens are only used for shelter during the winter, they aren’t permanent homes. Habitats vary among different types of bears as do the dens. They can be different in size, shape, and location, but ideally all dens would have the same three things in common.

by OBDKon December 18, 2020

long-eared owls

How much do you know about Long-Eared Owls?

Long-Eared Owls are medium-sized owls that have very long ear tufts. They can be found in various regions from North America to the Middle East to Northern Africa. They stand around 14-16 inches tall, with a wingspan that reaches between 35 to almost 40 inches, and weigh between a half pound to almost a full pound.

by OBDKon December 14, 2020

Wolves eBook Part 3

Wolves were reintroduced in 1996, and since then biologists have done a lot of work to keep track of them, study them, and keep them safe. Wolves, when left to their own devices, are easily able to recover their numbers and regain their territory. Once you add humans into the mix, things get more complicated.

by OBDKon December 11, 2020

It's The Most Magical Time of Year!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we have the most wonderful gift to match! Our North Pole Bone Sleuth Kit is back in stock for the holiday season! Give the gift of science and join in on the fun as your child dissects a barn owl pellet and discovers what the owl ate!

by OBDKon December 10, 2020

What Are The Biggest Threats to Owls?

In the wild, animals already face challenges to their survival. Human activity adds more hidden threats to their environment, which can have devastating consequences. Raptors face harmful effects from chemicals, lead, and more.

by OBDKon December 10, 2020

Recreation in Bear Country eBook

At this time of year, bears are starting to settle down for the winter. They’ll be settled down for the next few months, and during that time, will have cubs. Cubs will be looked after by their mother and once the weather warms and normal life starts up again, they’ll learn how to survive in the wild.

by OBDKon December 07, 2020

North Pole Bone Sleuth Kit

No child should go without an owl pellet at Christmas! It's that time of year again when we roll out the North Pole Bone Sleuth Discovery Kit!

by OBDKon December 07, 2020

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