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The cheerful return of the robin
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (328+ words) Seeing the first robin of the year is perhaps the most widely recognized harbinger of spring. A few robins, however, seem to stick around throughout the winter in the state. It might surprise you, but Cornell University's All About Birds…...
Isabel Klee's new memoir explores the realities of dog rescue
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (342+ words) New York City-based content creator Isabel Klee is known for fostering some of the hardest-to-place dogs. She's written a memoir, "Dogs, Boys, And Other Things I've Cried About."...
The surprising strength of spider silk
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (331+ words) Prairie Public - On Air Now Playing FM 1: NPR News / Classical - On Air Now Playing FM 2: Roots, Rock, and Jazz - On Air Now Playing FM 3: NPR News / AAA Music The surprising strength of spider silk It has been said that we…...
The vital role of woodpeckers in North Dakota
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (319+ words) Prairie Public Broadcasting - On Air Now Playing FM 1: NPR News / Classical - On Air Now Playing FM 2: Roots, Rock, and Jazz - On Air Now Playing FM 3: NPR News / AAA Music The vital role of woodpeckers in North Dakota I recently watched…...
Look up! Spring bird migration is back
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (333+ words) Prairie Public Broadcasting - On Air Now Playing FM 1: NPR News / Classical - On Air Now Playing FM 2: Roots, Rock, and Jazz - On Air Now Playing FM 3: NPR News / AAA Music Look up! Spring bird migration is back Have you noticed geese…...
Barred owls are not as rare as they once were in North Dakota
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (344+ words) A friend of mine recently mentioned that a flock of crows were raising a ruckus outside his home in north Fargo. When the crows are in a tizzy, it often means they have found an owl to harass. Sure enough,…...
Snow buntings, winter visitors from the far north
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (391+ words) While driving down the country roads during winter, you may see a flock of sparrow-sized birds get up and fly away. Most people probably dismiss them as sparrows, but the next time you see the birds, look for flashes of…...
Shadow or not, North Dakota's groundhogs are still asleep
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (402+ words) Groundhog Day is coming up Monday, February 2. Do not look for any groundhog in North Dakota to poke its head out of their burrow. It is far too early for that. I suppose the question is whether Punxsutawney Phil from…...
Pet rescues raise funds, awareness in online giving campaign
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (196+ words) Animal rescue organizations across North Dakota are coming together for an online fundraising and awareness campaign. North Dakota Raise for Rescues is aiming to support the work of 15 pet rescues across the state. One of the participating rescues is Diamond…...
Why the origin of the word 'dog' remains a mystery
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (735+ words) They're known as man's best friends, fur babies, pooches. But the most widely used word for these beloved animals " "dog" " is also a great linguistic mystery. "The most everyday, commonplace words are often the most mysterious," said Colin Gorrie, a…...