Intriguing wildlife facts highlighted in Nebraskaland

You might know that fish can jump. But did you know some Nebraska species can launch themselves 3 feet from a pool into a culvert?

Nebraska Game and Parks biologists are using creative ways, like fish ladders, to reconnect fragmented streams. Learn more about these efforts, and what they mean for endangered species, in this new article from Nebraskaland Magazine.

Find more intriguing animal facts in the pages of Nebraskaland:

• Nebraskaland writer Eric Fowler heard some odd reports about Nebraska's sandhill cranes — that they were resting on their bellies, potentially sleeping, which could make them vulnerable to predators. He set out to find the truth.
• We might admire the grace of a sandhill crane or the elegance of an American avocet. But what about the "nerd of the marsh," the American coot? Beauty aside, it turns out there's much to appreciate.
• From fancy feathers to embellished scales and rattling quills, animal fashion is about more than just looks. It helps them survive. Read more.

Nebraskaland covers more than just amazing animal facts — everything from outdoor recreation to fascinating people, places and the natural world. Discover more great articles like these at our website.

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