WXPR Wildlife Matters

WXPR Wildlife Matters

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WXPR Wildlife Matters episodes

  • The National Emblem Of The USA
    There may be few images that inspire thoughts of strength, courage, and independence more than that of the majestic bald eagle soaring in the blue sky. In this episode of Wildlife Matters, the Masked Biologist takes a look at our country’s national emblem.
    5 min
  • Does Wisconsin Have Parrots?
    Have we ever had parrots in Wisconsin, do we have them now, or will we have them in the future? While it might seem an unlikely topic for the Masked Biologist, parrots are the subject of this week’s Wildlife Matters.
    5 min
  • Clam Lake's Cold War E.L.F. Transmission Site
    Did you know about the Cold War era ELF transmission site at Clam Lake, 80 miles northwest of Rhinelander? In this week’s Wildlife Matters, the Masked Biologist tells us about the antenna array and its connection to wildlife management.
    5 min
  • Turtle Hatchlings In The Northwoods
    The turtle hatchlings are emerging from their nests, and turtles are starting to dig nests and lay eggs. The Masked Biologist explains this interesting survival mechanism in this week’s Wildlife Matters.
    5 min
  • Conservation Congress Spring Hearing Results
    The Conservation Congress Spring hearing results are out, but haven’t gotten a lot of attention—that is until the Masked Biologist decided to examine the results of some very important questions in this week’s wildlife matters.
    5 min
  • Masked Biologist: Mysterious Sounds In The Dark
    An unfamiliar sound can be frightening; an unknown sound when you are in the dark woods can be terrifying. In this week’s Wildlife Matters the Masked Biologist shares some experiences and explains why sound identification can be challenging.
    5 min

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