Listen Closely – Love is in the Air
A screech in the night. A quick whistle through the trees. The stink of a skunk …? These are some of the sounds and scents of mating season in the…
Read MoreSnow-Tracking
Though there are those among us who aren’t keen on the frostier elements of winter, perhaps a new hobby could change our minds. Snow is an easy medium for spotting…
Read MoreCommon Myths About Coyotes
Coyotes are a deeply misunderstood species, the subject of many myths and a persistent stream of misinformation. Many of these misconceptions lead to coyotes being unfairly persecuted by hunters, ranchers,…
Read MoreLocal Opossum Flaunts Her Baby Bump
Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana) are North America’s only marsupial. As a marsupial, they give live birth but shortly after carry their young in a pouch on their abdomens. Opossums are…
Read MoreMeddlesome Mammal Not Ready for Their Close-up
Trail cameras are an oft-used tool for monitoring wildlife, and one of their biggest benefits is their non-invasive nature. A trail camera (also known as remote or wildlife cameras) is…
Read MoreFree Coyote Coexistence Programs Encourage Appreciation for Local Wildlife
Coyotes have a remarkable ability to adapt to any surrounding. With indefatigable survival instincts, coyotes have expanded across much of the continent and live in all of the U.S. save…
Read MoreWhat to Expect During Coyote Pup Season
With the onset of spring comes many new and exciting developments for the wild world. Flowers bloom, birds return, offspring are born … Yet alongside new growth reemerges age-old anecdotes…
Read MoreChanging Seasons Bring Cool Temps and Cooler Wildlife Adaptations
It’s that time of year again, when the days begin to fall shorter and the nights colder. As we prepare for the cooler months of autumn and winter, so do…
Read MoreExpert to Offer Free Webinar about Eastern Coyotes
During the 20th-century, coyotes (Canis latrans) colonized eastern North America and then formed 2 distinct variant populations in the northeastern and southeastern regions that are morphologically and genetically different from…
Read MoreSighting of Coyote Family Brings Joy and Excitement
Earlier this year, the WCC observed a family of coyotes on our wildlife cameras nearly every single night. Through close observation, we got to “know” these individuals quite well and…
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