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Coyote in brush (K-State Research and Extension)
Farm Safety, Outdoors

Understanding coyote behavior may help humans avoid aggressive encounters

K-State wildlife expert discusses what one should know about coyote behavior during breeding season. Read More

Baby raccoon climbing over wooden railing onto deck. (Adobe Stock │ #623433771 - Anne)
Home and Family, Outdoors

Studies indicate raccoons are becoming more domesticated, but don’t treat them as pets

Agricultural land affected by flooding. Flooded field. Natural disaster and crop loss risks. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #279795333 - Andrii Yalanskyi)
Crops, Disaster, Floods

K-State expert says flooding brings risk and reward for people and ecosystems



Mole in garden. (Adobe Stock │ #207769066 - Petr Bonek)

Moles on the move: Traps are most effective control method

Basque sheepherd dog smelling some grapes. (iStock │ #508296163 - Irantzu_Arbaizagoitia)

Invasive species experts train dogs to detect plant pests

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Coyote. (Adobe Stock │ #340763004 - Redhaven Photography)

Predator problems? A control guide for livestock producers

  • By Jacob Klaudt │ K-State Research and Extension news service

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