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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

Raccoons living in America’s cities may be showing early indications of what scientists call “domestication syndrome.” Read More

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)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

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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