If you've ever found a small burrow in the ground with a trapdoor made of dirt, leaves, or other debris, you may have thought a small rodent dug this hole. If you're in the southeastern United ...

Although they play an important role in native ecosystems, muskrats can cause significant damage with their foraging and burrowing. This semi-aquatic rodent looks like a small beaver with brown ...

Athene comes from “Athena,” the name of the Greek goddess associated with the owl. The Latin cunicularus means “little miner.” DESCRIPTION: Adult burrowing owls are from about seven to 10 inches in ...