There have been only two studies of North American river otter vocalizations, both mentioning 12 different calls: the whine, chirp, grunt, blow, chatter, creek, squeak, scream, hiss, swish, hiccup, and whistle. You can see a description of each one in … Continue reading →
I’ve discussed moose feeding sign before but thought I’d share this video of a moose browsing in winter because it’s in color and gives another look at how these animals create the sign we trackers find in the field. Watch … Continue reading →
Great blue herons are able to hunt day and night, thanks to their excellent vision. It’s sometimes said that they need bright moonlight for nocturnal hunting, but the high density of rod type receptors in their eyes give them excellent … Continue reading →
Black bears are opportunistic omnivores, which typically consume much more vegetation than meat, especially in spring, when they head for the wetlands to partake of emerging tender greens. In fact, an analysis of bear scats over the course of a … Continue reading →
