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Digging into the plains pocket gopher, Illinois’ hidden soil builder
In the underground world of any prairie, root systems crisscross and extend downward to create an underground maze. As the roots of grasses and...
Coyotes as sentinels: What wildlife reveal about public health
For 25 years, the Urban Coyote Research Project has been studying the ecology of urban coyotes in the Chicago area. Researchers monitor and...
armadillo movement and wildlife disease. Armadillo walking
Tracking the armadillo expansion into Illinois
In the past decade, people living in southern Illinois have seen armadillos in their backyards, in the field, or, in most cases, as roadkill....
tallgrass prairie restoration bison on prairie
Return of bison revives biodiversity of one restored Illinois prairie
Tallgrass prairie is one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world, and yet there is hope for the future of the ecosystem that defines Illinois...
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Discovering Dragonflies takes its final flight of the summer
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – This summer, southern Illinois youth explored the outdoors in a new way right inside their local libraries. Through the Discovering Dragonflies program, dozens of young learners connected with nature, books, and their communities thanks to a...
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IDNR Resource Trunks available throughout southernmost Illinois
ANNA, Ill. – Teachers, homeschool groups, youth leaders, and curious learners across southern Illinois now have access to a unique, hands-on way to explore the natural world thanks to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Through a special partnership,...
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