Opossums are not the cutest of the mammal species, but they do seem to cause a stir when found near homes. A recent question ...

Eastern spotted skunk, polecat, civet cat – whatever you call them, they are a skunk. These skunks are smaller than the striped skunks we ...

The main phone line at the nature center is FINALLY up and running again. Now you can use 641-682-3091 again to contact us. Thank ...

The Giant Robber Flies get their name for a reason. They are around an inch long, and the noise they make while flying is ...

The world needs animals willing to clean up all the dead, smelly things nature leaves behind. The American Carrion Beetle (Necrophila americana) is one ...

Something A Little Different It is summer in Iowa, and that means two things – summer camps (see information below) and selfies. While the ...