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5 Intriguing Behaviors of Rutting Elk (Videos)
The elk mating season (the rut) takes place every fall, prompted by shorter day lengths. Males (bulls) breed with a number of females (cows) during this time, and exhibit a few fascinating behaviors. I was disappointed to miss the rut this year, but […] Read more >
Unlikely Wildlife Companions Throughout History
About a month ago, the small town of Thousand Oaks, California was haunted by the ghost of a cobra – an albino monacled cobra, to be specific. For four days, this snake, believed to be kept as a pet before […] Read more >
Take a Stand for Public Lands
This is the time of year when I spend my weekends in the National Forest on Oregon’s north coast. I am in search of elk. Come November, Oregon’s western rifle season is a mere four days in length, which […] Read more >
This Valentine’s Day Help Us Save Otter Creek Valley For Montana’s Wildlife
The Otter Creek Valley in southeastern Montana is threatened by the largest proposed coal mine in the country. Arch Coal wants to mine 1.3 billion tons of coal from this pristine valley that is rich in wildlife including mule deer, […] Read more >
Photo of the Day: “Spike” Yearling with Bull Elk
Photo by Jeka World Photography See more of Jeka World Photography’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo of the Day! Share your images with our […] Read more >
Photo of the Day: Sparring Elk
Bull elk battling during the fall rut Photo by Flickr member Jeka World Photography See more of Jeka World Photography’s photos on Flickr Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo […] Read more >
Photo of the Day: Bugling
Bull elk making the distinctive “bugle” call during the breeding season Photo by Flickr member paul4227 See more of paul4227′s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next […] Read more >
Fall Elk Viewing on the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge
September marks the time of year when lush river bottoms along the Missouri River in north-central Montana are transformed into their annual splendor. In the late afternoon hours on the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (CMR), golden light hits […] Read more >
Happy Valentine’s Day: My Best Photos and Videos of Wildlife L’Amour
Love is in the air…and not just for people. Wildlife have their own rituals of l’amour, although they usually don’t involve boxes of chocolates or bouquets of flowers. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, here are some of my favorite photos and […] Read more >
Five Things You Should Know About Wildlife Corridors
Beginning in the early 1900s and continuing for much of the 20th century, conservationists focused on protecting core areas for wildlife—biologically diverse habitats designated as wildlife refuges, wilderness areas, parks and other units. But since the 1970s, scientists have learned […] Read more >
