Discover Nature Notes

They are stealthy, savvy and hard to outsmart. Raccoons are furbearers with an amazing ability for picking locks and raiding food supplies. Discover more in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Bird feathers are a natural engineering marvel that provides insulation from the heat and cold, displays for courtship, and lift and drag for flight. Get up close with feathers in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Check out the flight signals waterfowl use so you can snap that camera ready takeoff shot in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Many species use showy displays and fancy moves to attract a mate. Catch our top five countdown for the best in show on land, in the air, and on the water.

Groundhogs rule their day with a popular weather forecast. They're also expert home builders. Learn more and discover the answer to an age-old question in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Have fun with the OUTDOORS when the weather keeps you IN with some Nature Trivia. Test your knowledge in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Discover the forward motion of wildlife that fly, run, walk, and crawl in this week's Discover Nature Note.

Discover how the amount of snow may hinder or help various animals in this week's Discover Nature Note.

When you live outdoors, you need a warm coat. Discover how their fur helps mammals survive the winter months in this week's Discover Nature Note.

When might some birds need a designated flyer? When their food is overripe. Favored fruits can become fermented. For birds and insects consuming rotten fruit or overripe nectar, this temporary impairment can leave them vulnerable to injury and predators. Learn more about this natural phenomena in this week's Discover Nature Note.