February 18, 2008: Conservation President
While Teddy Roosevelt was President, many National Parks, Refuges and bird sanctuaries were established.
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February 19, 2008: Acorn Woodpecker
These industrious birds stash a supply of acorns and nuts in holes in trees and poles.
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February 20, 2008: Day Active Owls
Most owl species are nocturnal hunters, but there are some smaller types that do their best work under the sun.
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February 21, 2008: Sparrows
This group of small, fluttering brown and white birds isn't a true "family.”
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February 22, 2008: Ruffed Grouse
To attract a mate, the ruffed grouse male stands on a log, leans back on its fanned tail, and beats the air with its wings.
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February 25, 2008: Colorful Coral Snake
A catchy rhyme can help you remember which snakes are deadly and which are harmless.
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February 26, 2008: Wetland Food Webs
Wetlands are home to a wide variety of wild creatures, and an abundance of food is available for the many animal species living there.
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February 27, 2008: Tapping Into Sap
Even before any signs point to spring's imminent arrival, the sap in North American maple trees is on the rise.
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February 28, 2008: Wolf Pack
Both wolf parents watch over their offspring, but other members of the pack often help to feed, protect, and educate pups.
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February 29, 2008: Vernal Pools
The temporary pools created by spring rains don't look like important habitats, but they are hotbeds of biological activity.
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