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.
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.
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?
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.
When we think of jellyfish we often think of trips to the ocean. I remember a trip to Jamaica when I was young where I was stung by a jellyfish and had to go to the doctor. Jellyfish are common along saltwater beaches and may even disrupt swimming.
Freshwater jellyfish are not as well known however they are a real thing.
In spring and summer, people sometimes find baby birds that are outside of their nest. While some of them may be orphaned and really need our help, this is not always the case.
In this article, we want to discuss how to tell if a baby bird needs intervention and how we can care for baby birds in a responsible way.
Kentucky has 33 native snakes of which only four are venomous. Snakes are very beneficial to the environment. They eat rodents and help to lower disease spread by these animals.
This article will talk about snakes’ physical features, introduce you to a few of the cool Kentucky species, discuss snake rehabilitation, and what to do if you are bitten by a snake.
Near the coastline of one of the east’s favorite vacation spots lies one of the largest aquatic animal sanctuaries on the East Coast. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island witnessed an influx of “patients” over the course of the last few weeks, most recently after Georgia and other surrounding states lifted quarantine restrictions in early May.
Salamanders are a unique group of animals. They are amphibians, like frogs, and may live in water or on the land. There are 35 species of salamanders that live in Kentucky. This article will discuss the characteristics and habits of salamanders, conservation, diseases, and introduce you to a number of species found in our state and region of the USA.
Kentucky is home to many species of waterfowl. Both ducks and geese spend much of there time in Kentucky.
Forty-three species of waterfowl make Kentucky home for at least part of the year. We will talk about some of the more common ones you may see locally.
Read further to learn about some common species and what you can do to improve habitat, feeding wild ducks and geese.
Rest and Relaxation. Catching some ZZZ’s. Hibernation, Brumation, and Torpor are all animal responses to dealing with the need to conserve energy and slow down.
Animals use energy all day. Things like walking, digestion, heating and cooling their bodies, all of these things use energy. Even thinking uses energy.
Raccoons are adorable, smart, precocious and they use these attributes to get into trouble. Not that raccoons think “I am going to get in this trash can just to be bad.” But that is what happens.
This article will tell you everything you need to know about raccoons including how smart they are and how to humanely keep them out of your attic and chicken house.
You know at Fox Run Environmental Education Center we love our turtles! We are also very concerned about the fate of turtles in Kentucky. Kentucky is home to several species of turtles which are endangered or threatened.
Updated September 27, 2019. Turtles are easy to recognize reptiles that are famous for carrying their house on their back. They are often portrayed as slow-moving and dim-witted in stories and cartoons. But they are faster and more intelligent than given credit for! In Kentucky, we have 14 species of turtles. All of our turtles are aquatic and live in water except for one, the Eastern Box Turtle.
With the ability to move 700 pounds of dirt an hour, the groundhog builds an impressive underground home that reaches 10 – 60 feet in length and may be three layers. Just like your house, the tunnels contain numerous chambers or rooms for sleeping, eating and bathroom facilities. Two to five entrances allow easy access and escape from predators.
