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2024 Photo Gala Winners

Photo of the Year “Curious Ermine” by Rebecca Noeldner   North American Wildlife – People’s Choice Awards 1st Place: “Wolf Love” by Stephen Bensing 2nd Place: “Snowy Eagle” by Philip…

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Black-capped Chickadee: A Different Meaning to Bird Brain

A Black-capped Chickadee in the winter “Bird brain” is a term many have heard used to describe someone as stupid, foolish, or tiny-brained. Ironically, it is “bird-brained” to use this…

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Snow Fleas: Winter’s Active Hexapod And Their Unique Antifreeze Protein

Have you ever noticed tiny black specks on the snow near the bases of trees on warmer winter days when the snow is melting? If so, you have met an extraordinary…

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For some raptors, mating season starts early!

Bald Eagles and Great Horned Owls are some of the first birds in Wisconsin to begin their courtship and mating. While other animals are hunkered down and trying to use…

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