Invaders Everywhere

Birds and Wildlife on the North Platte River

With Museum naturalist Jeff Stephenson, explore 32 miles of the North Platte River, bordered by spectacular bluffs. In one mellow afternoon you may see deer, antelope, blue herons, pelicans, and bald eagles.

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Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite

In this Science Bite, Museum scientist Frank Krell discusses why outbreaks of bed bugs are increasing, and what people can do to protect themselves against these biting bugs.

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May 2, 2012
Animals and plants are distributed around the world naturally. Their individual adaptations make certain habitats ideal and others not. Throughout history, humans have moved plants and animals to new areas--sometimes sucessfully and at other times producing disastrous results. In this Science Bite, Museum scientist John Demboski talks about introduced species and how they have become a part of our daily lives.