by Hunter Howell | Dec 8, 2014 | Feature
As winter approaches, the last leaves fall gently from the trees, and the frigid morning air reminds you to grab a coat before you leave the house. Over the past few weeks, the animal kingdom has been full of the hustle and bustle of many species preparing for winter....
by Andy Adams | Oct 24, 2014 | Feature
*Hellbender Photo by Donnie McKnight Maryland is home to more than 20 species of salamanders. These amphibians live in a wide variety of habitats, but are rarely seen due to their secretive nature and generally small size. Many people are familiar with some of...
by Nicole Eller | Sep 2, 2014 | Feature
The Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly has been Maryland’s official state insect since 1973. It was named for George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore, for having the same colors that were represented in his heraldic shield. This freshwater, wetland species was once...
by Susquehannock Wildlife Society | Jul 2, 2014 | Feature
Effort Continues to End Turtle Derby and Frog Jumping Events (Bel Air, MD) – – Not all traditions are harmless, as evidenced by the Independence Day Turtle Derby and Frog Jumping contests held each year in Bel Air. These races have been local tradition...
by Susquehannock Wildlife Society | Jul 1, 2014 | Feature
Let’s face it, wild animals are extremely cool and can be adorably cute – but they often aren’t abandoned, don’t need rescuing, and make downright terrible pets. A baby wren never ceases to warm the heart as it chirps for a worm and a garter snake may impress all...
by Susquehannock Wildlife Society | Jun 1, 2014 | Feature
The Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas (MARA) project, a volunteer effort to document and map the distribution of every species of frog, toad, turtle, snake, salamander, and lizard in the state, is now in its fifth and final year. Here in Harford County, we’ve had a...
by Scott McDaniel | Jan 20, 2014 | Feature
As the days grow shorter and colder, many animals go into a state of hibernation or become less active during winter. But with a keen eye, some persistence and a dash of good luck, you may still be able to spot some of Maryland’s more elusive mammals. Southern Flying...
by Susquehannock Wildlife Society | Oct 27, 2013 | Feature
Ask anyone you know and most will tell you a tale about the time they narrowly escaped a run-in with a copperhead. But the truth is more likely that the snake they encountered wasn’t a copperhead at all, and that it was much more interested in hiding or fleeing...
by Scott McDaniel | Jul 6, 2013 | Feature
BE SURE TO WATCH THE VIDEO IN HD! AVAILABLE IN 720P or 1080P! Last year I set out to make a short educational film on one of my favorite species, the wood turtle. A seemingly simple task for me since I knew a lot about them, enjoy their habitat, and turtles make for...
by Scott McDaniel | Jun 30, 2013 | Feature
A rather unusual creature turned up the last week in developed area bordering the Boseley Conservancy in Edgewood, Maryland. The northern brown snake (formerly called DeKay’s snake) is a small, harmless snake that while very common, isn’t seen too often...
