Kansas has the largest extant prairie in the United States. The Flint Hills are about 200 miles north and south and up to 50 miles wide. Much of the Flint Hills are still in native grasses. The Konza Prairie Preserve near Manhattan is a prime example. Certain areas of the Konza provide...
Kansas Creek Gamebirds features pheasant and chukar guided hunting tours in the rich upland gamebird habitat of north central Kansas. We offer hunting tour packages which cover our own controlled hunting areas as well as the surrounding natural gamebird
The Barred Owl, native to North America, showcases a charming and distinctive look. Its mottled brown and white plumage is punctuated by horizontal barring on its chest, which inspired its name. Dark, expressive eyes and a round face complete its appealing appearance. These owls are often found...
"It helps to show that every hectare of native vegetation that is removed chips away at remaining habitat for dozens and sometimes hundreds of species, includingcommon specieswhich typically do not receive conservation attention," he said. "The quality of the remaining habitat is often reduced, du...
Most of the parrots' native range is in Mexico, but they’re really declining there because of habitat loss. I want to study the parrots and help them in their native range in Mexico, so they can start increasing again.TFK:How can people learn more about Protecting Our Birds and the ...
Prairie Chicken – Kansas is home to both greater and lesser prairie chickens, which require landscapes dominated by native grass with a few scattered grain fields. Greater prairie chickens are primarily found in the tallgrass and mixed-grass prairies of the eastern third and northern half of the...
Targeted removal of shrubs may increase nest success by minimizing the activity of predators attracted to shrubs. Although predator removal is often a strategy for protecting bird populations, it may not be feasible in this instance, especially since snakes are a native component of the grassland ...
A dickcissel, eastern meadowlark and grasshopper sparrow are three bird species common to the Flint Hills of Kansas and Oklahoma. A Kansas State University ecologist and her colleagues found these birds experiencing serious population decline in the face of extensive land-management practices like annual...
Doechii showed up to the 2025 GRAMMYs as the most-nominated female rapper of the year. The proud Tampa native not only won the award forBest Rap Albumfor her outstanding 2024 mixtape,Alligator Bites Never Heal, but she also electrified the arena with a flawlessly choreographed medley of "CAT...
In general, native wildlife in the USA whether on private or public land is regulated by the federal and state governments. Government agencies are responsible for managing all wildlife and habitat on public lands. On private lands, due to the historical evolution of wildlife regulation, the detai...