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Weasel, ermine, stoat, or mink?

This is a question that I often get in one form or another, especially in regard to trail camera photos taken during our Carnivore Camera...

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The Opossum: Possibly the most underestimated mammal in North America

The opossum is a marsupial of the order Didelphimorphia, which is endemic to the Americas. This is the largest order of marsupials in the...

Black Bears in Ohio

Black bears (Ursus americanus) inhabited all of Ohio prior to European settlement. They were second only to white-tailed deer (Odocoileus...

Bambi Alone in the Woods

I think it is safe to say that one of the most well-known and often seen wildlife species is the white-tailed deer. One of the joys of...

Raccoons in the Spring

Why do you see them in the daytime and how to know if the baby you found is an orphan. Although most of you know that I have spent many...

Help! There are red foxes in my yard!

Most people who follow AWRI’s research know that the population size of gray foxes has plummeted over the past 20 years and is reaching a...

The Tale of the Coyote and the Badger

I was recently sent a very short video clip, which had a very big meaning to me. You've probably seen it, as it went viral. ...

Timber Rattlesnakes in Ohio

In a comment from my initial post, Brad P. asked me about the status of Timber Rattlesnakes in Ohio. Personally, I love snakes. I used to...

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Into the Woods

I have never had a blog before. So, please forgive me if it takes awhile for me to get it right. I have read that the first thing someone...