WXPR Wildlife Matters

You never know who, or what, you’ll run into out in the woods.

In today’s Wildlife Matters, we’re talking biodiversity.Northwoods Wildlife Center Executive Director Bryon Black shares what it looks like in the Northwoods.

Over half of consumers in the US recognize the SFI label that appears on many paper and cardboard products, but do you know what that logo means? The Masked Biologist shares why it is worthwhile to seek out SFI certified products in this week’s Wildlife Matters. Society today is very label conscious. Maybe you or someone you know insists on buying “Made in America” items whenever possible, or cruelty free beauty products that have not been tested on animals. I know a lot of people like us who

A chance encounter with a common bird in an unexpected place inspired the topic for this week’s Wildlife Matters with the Masked Biologist.

Inspired by a Curious North question, this week’s Wildlife Matters finds the Masked Biologist pondering what might be causing a snapping or popping sound in and around lily pads. The answer may surprise you.

There seem to be more red foxes than usual this year across northern Wisconsin. In this week’s Wildlife Matters, the Masked Biologist takes an in-depth look at these fascinating canines.

One of the benefits of having experts like the Masked Biologist as a WXPR contributor is that you get the latest breaking wildlife news, good or bad. Unfortunately, this week’s Wildlife Matters has some bad news, and the Masked Biologist is asking you to keep your eyes open for birds with their eyes pasted shut.

Are we ready to give our children the tools they will need to face environmental challenges in the future, or are the tools we’ve always used good enough for them? The Masked Biologist tackles the toolbox question in this week’s Wildlife Matters.