Written by Kennedy Zittel, Naturalist Wisconsin is home to 8 species that come from the Mustelid Family (weasels). These species include: Fisher, Mink, American Marten, River Otter, Badger, Short-tailed Weasel, […]
Ripples 11/21/24
By Max Kornetzke, habitat manager Only recently have I really started to appreciate the beauty our winters have to offer. I used to view it as an uncomfortable nuisance and […]
Ripples 2/16/23
by Kennedy Zittel, Asst. Naturalist Ever since I was little, I have always loved possums! Or, opossums… well we will discuss that later. There are even several photographs of me […]
Ripples 12/15/22
Written by guest, Joel Trick One of the most fascinating and unusual members of the Wisconsin fauna is the Star-nosed Mole (Condylura cristata). Though seldom seen by humans, this animal […]