15 Aug 2014
By LBL_Admin
Bison-Balance of Power

Bison-Balance of Power

#FridayEd, Elk & Bison Prairie, Field Guide, Wildlife
Submitted by Curtis Fowler, Range Technician at Land Between The Lakes Here’s a photo showing two bison bulls seen side by side. The larger bull is in good condition and size for breeding at age 11.  The other fellow is one of our newer bulls from Nebraska, and is bulking up for his tryouts but is only 3 years old and not big enough to push the others around yet. As you can see, the older bull’s horns are more rounded from wear, while the younger bull’s horns are still shaped like daggers.  There is about a 500 pound difference…
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08 Aug 2014
By LBL_Admin
Ten Amazing Things About the World’s Tiniest Backyard Birds

Ten Amazing Things About the World’s Tiniest Backyard Birds

#FridayEd, Community, Field Guide, Nature Station, Wildlife, ,
Submitted by Sharon Waltrip, Environmental Education Program Manager Remember to visit the Nature Station to see these little birds in action during Hummingbird Month! From Wildlife Promise, By Kevin Coyle Hummingbirds are a definite favorite for so many North American wildlife gardeners, and after you voted last month these tiny wonders have a special place of honor during our Garden for Wildlife Month. There are eight species of hummingbirds that nest in the U.S. and about two dozen who live here or visit. For those in the eastern half of America, the Ruby Throat is what you will see. The…
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25 Jul 2014
By LBL_Admin
Armadillos Have Arrived

Armadillos Have Arrived

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By John Pollpeter, Lead Naturalist at  Woodlands Nature Station People associate Land Between The Lakes with eagles, pelicans, white-tail deer, turkeys, and now – armadillos.  Our region boasts the largest population of the nine-banded armadillo in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. So let’s learn about our newest resident: How did they get here? Armadillos have been naturally migrating north from two southern populations --Texas and Florida.  Armadillos are native to Texas.  In the late 19th century a resident of Florida introduced a small population into Florida. These two populations later merged and have been marching north ever since. Rivers and streams…
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