Wildlife conservation
ame vanorio
Birds of Prey In Danger! How To Help Protect ...

Birds of prey such as eagles, hawks, and owls are in grave danger because of dangers in their environment. These majestic birds deserve our best conservation efforts. They are native North American species that have suffered due to development, chemical use, and sadly alternative energy.

Birds of Prey In Danger! How To Help Protect Them
Wildlife conservation
ame vanorio
Everything You Want To Know About Elk

Elk (Cervus canadensis) are one of the largest species of deer in the world. Their majestic presence and significant role in the ecosystem make them fascinating creatures. In this blog post, I will answer your elk questions. We will explore the biology, habitat, behavior, and conservation of these magnificent animals.

Everything You Want To Know About Elk
Wildlife conservation
ame vanorio
Horns VS Antlers: Which Are Best?

The majestic displays of horns and antlers on animals such as deer, elk, sheep, and antelope often leave us in awe. But have you ever wondered how these two types of headgear are different?

Horns VS Antlers: Which Are Best?
Wildlife conservation
ame vanorio
The Epic Grizzly and What We Learn From Grizzly ...

Grizzly bears are apex predators and are at the top of their food chain. They have no natural predators well except man of course. In this article, we are going to focus on the grizzly bears' ability to survive, conserve populations, and dive into the studies around Grizzly 399.

The Epic Grizzly and What We Learn From Grizzly 399
Wildlife conservation
ame vanorio
Wild Turkeys and Cicadas: Why Both Are ...

The cicadas are coming! This year (2024) we have two large broods emerging. Periodical cicadas are fascinating insects that only emerge above ground every 13 or 17 years. When they do so, they number in the hundreds of billions providing a feast for many animals.

Wild Turkeys and Cicadas: Why Both Are Important To Ecosystem

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The Magnificent Sandhill Crane: Wisconsin's Success Story

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The Magnificent Sandhill Crane: Wisconsin's Success Story

The sandhill crane is a large and magnificent bird that is found in wetlands in the central United States. They spend their breeding season in Wisconsin’s wetlands and are a common sight even in urban areas.

At one point Sandhill crane populations had dwindled so low they were near extinction. Aldo Leopold and other Wisconsin environmentalists were instrumental in publicizing their plight.

These birds are best known for their graceful dance-like movements, which they perform during courtship rituals and their very vocal conversations.