Bear essentials: Conservation boosts Michigan’s black bear population

Even if you’ve lived in Michigan your entire life, chances are you’ve never come across a black bear in the wild. Despite their apparent elusiveness, though, black bears are impressively widespread across North America. So how come you’ve probably never… Read more “Bear essentials: Conservation boosts Michigan’s black bear population”

A two-for-one deal: Volunteers help improve ‘rabbitat’

Cottontail rabbits are such a common sight in southern Michigan’s city parks, gardens and backyards that you may never think about where else they live or about the habitat they need beyond our neighborhoods. But rabbits also live on public… Read more “A two-for-one deal: Volunteers help improve ‘rabbitat’”

Protecting and maintaining Michigan’s waters

eightWest - WOODTV Friday, November 2, 2018 Michigan's beautiful lakes, rivers and streams are home to a multitude of wildlife. Trout Unlimited is a national non-profit organization with more than 150,000 members organized into about 400 chapters across the country.… Read more “Protecting and maintaining Michigan’s waters”

Flight club: Singing the praises — and dispelling the myths — of Michigan bats

This month, you’ll probably see a lot of red-eyed, fang-bared bat decorations for Halloween. Bats are nearly synonymous with the spooky holiday, but this association doesn’t do them any favors. In fact, bats are among the most misunderstood — and… Read more “Flight club: Singing the praises — and dispelling the myths — of Michigan bats”
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