1+ hour, 50+ min ago  (940+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The ancient advantages of an insect whose ancestors predated the dinosaurs are inspiring advances in sensor and flight engineering, said Jon Zawislak, assistant professor of apiculture and urban entomology for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. “As…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (349+ words) AGFC urges public to report suspected screwworm or parasite cases rather than attempting DIY treatments on wild deer According to Love, it’s just human nature to want to help, but trying to administer treatments to free-ranging wildlife is rarely effective…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (814+ words) MONTICELLO, Ark. — As Arkansans spend more time outdoors during the summer months, wildlife experts say residents may notice an increase in black bear sightings, but they emphasize that bears are generally wary of people and rarely pose a threat. Although…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (367+ words) Two of the largest threats to that free movement are siltation from eroded streambanks and barriers like dams, poorly designed bridges and low-water crossings. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Stream Habitat Program works tirelessly to combat both of these…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (301+ words) Donations are steadily building momentum for the Stuttgart Animal Shelter Building Fund. Karolyn Owen-Jackson, who serves as the volunteer contact for the building fund, said early support has been encouraging. “We are doing pretty well. We have surpassed $20,000, which I…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (708+ words) Many species of wildlife have their young in spring, and many well-meaning Arkansans regularly call the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to report deer fawns and other young wildlife that look abandoned. But moving these animals can actually cause more…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (925+ words) LITTLE ROCK — As spring blooms in Arkansas, honey bee populations are swarming, but there’s nothing to be afraid of — most swarms are harmless, and the colony will soon fly away to establish its new home. “As a result, the bees…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (361+ words) Flowers are blooming, days are growing longer, and Arkansas bears are on the move. Each spring, young black bears emerge from their dens and strike out to find new territories. While sightings of these misguided youths certainly grab the attention…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago  (735+ words) Feral hogs cause an estimated $2.5 billion in damage and control costs each year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. They are found in at least 35 states with populations concentrated in the southeastern United States....

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (275+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. — This year, the Darwin Day activities at Arkansas State University kick off with an exhibit at A-State Museum, located at 320 University Loop, inside Dean B. Ellis Library. “The exhibit will feature fossils and specimens of different plants and…...