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.
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.
