You might have seen birds swoop down to a lake to catch a fish, or to a field to catch a mouse, but have you ever seen a bird try to catch a fox? Check out this footage of a Prairie Falcon trying to catch a Swift Fox!
Wetlands in Wyoming
You've probably noticed that spring in Wyoming this year has included a LOT of rain. This is good for many reasons, including recharging our wetlands!?Wetlands are areas or pieces of land that are sometimes, or always, covered by shallow water. These habitats support all kinds of wildlife ? 90% of Wyoming?s wildlife species use wetland habitats at some point in their lives!?Wetlands provide food and protection for fish, amphibians, insects, birds and more! They also serve as a filter to remove pollution settling into the water, stabilize the damp soil with thousands of plant roots, and help with flooding by soaking up extra water and releasing it slowly throughout the year. Use this wetland scavenger hunt to see how many animals and plants you can spot next time you visit a Wyoming wetland!
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