Mexican Long-Nosed Armadillo: The Nine-Banded Name Change
The Mexican long-nosed armadillo is the new name for the armadillos found in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Here’s why scientists changed it.
Arkansas Wildlife
Charleston City Lake Birds on a Cold Morning
A cold morning with Charleston City Lake birds, including bald eagles, cormorants, and a great blue heron in Arkansas.
Pocket Gopher New Year Surprise Arkansas
My first wildlife photo of 2026 was a Pocket Gopher in my Arkansas yard. Read about this unexpected New Year’s Day encounter.
Cow Elk With Drooped Ears in Boxley Valley
A cow elk with drooped ears urinates in a foggy Boxley Valley field. I photographed her on a cool November morning as the herd moved through.
Cow Elk Nursing Her Calf on a Cool Morning
I photographed a cow elk nursing her calf in Boxley Valley, Arkansas, on a cool November morning. See my Wildlife and Photography Notes.
Young Bull Elk Sparring in Boxley Valley | Arkansas Elk Behavior
I photographed young bull elk sparring in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes about this foggy November morning.
Bull Elk Tongue at Boxley Valley | Scent Checking Behavior
I photographed a Bull Elk in Boxley Valley showing its tongue during scent checking. Learn about this late rut behavior and photo setup.
Elk Behavior in Boxley Valley, Arkansas
I watched late-season elk behavior in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. See how bulls test cows during the November rut and my photography notes.