Oklahoma wildlife

Mexican Long-Nosed Armadillo: The Nine-Banded Name Change

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Mexican long-nosed armadillo standing upright in grass

The Mexican long-nosed armadillo is the new name for the armadillos found in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Here’s why scientists changed it.

A Winter Blackbird Gathering at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

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Red-winged Blackbird flock flying low over winter fields at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

I recorded a massive Red-winged Blackbird flock at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and share what I observed during this winter gathering.

Cold Morning Wildlife at Sequoyah NWR

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Close-up portrait of a white-tailed doe with ears forward and soft background.

A cold winter morning at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge with white-tailed deer, pelicans, snow geese, and a bald eagle encounter.

American White Pelican Gular Pouch Behavior Explained

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American White Pelican floating in Arkansas River with bill pouch stretched wide open to show pink interior

An American White Pelican stretches its gular pouch on the Arkansas River in Oklahoma, giving a rare look inside this feeding adaptation.