Biome, Sweet Biome

Ever wonder what do river otters eat? Or how to tell the difference between two species of rabbits? What about minks in Georgia? Listen to today’s episodes to find out all about these three mammals of the marsh!

Woodpeckers are some pretty cool birds with some pretty specialized skills! Learn more about them in today’s episode! For more information about the Longleaf Pine Initiative, click the link here: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/ga/programs/landscape/?cid=stelprdb1193601

What do insects go during the winter? Listen in and learn about how some of our local bugs beat the winter blues and make it to spring! I’ll also answer a listener’s question about a common coastal pest.

The episode all about owls! Learn about our 4 local species of owls: the Great Horned owl, the Barred owl, the Eastern Screech owl, and the Barn owl.

Are there really any indigenous cougars left in Georgia? Why are Bobcats called Bobcats? And for our listener question- What is the most lethal animal in the Southeast? Be sure to check out Jak Wonderly’s “Caught by Cats” after listening by going to this link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/09/caught-by-cats-birds/

Join us for our first episode of Biome, Sweet Biome to learn more about what makes up a biome and why habitats are important, how you can help wildlife in your own backyard, get a basic pollinator plant list, and answers to your backyard bat questions!