When it comes to conserving North Atlantic right whales, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute has collaborated with Georgia DNR for over 20 years, conducting aerial surveys each winter for these critically endangered whales on their only known …
A toast to the season’s first North Atlantic right whale calf! And what could be more fitting than the mom is nicknamed Champagne? On Nov. 28, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute aerial survey team spotted this winter’s first mom and calf …
They’re back! Two adult right whales seen Nov. 5 off Hilton Head, S.C., and Savannah marked a slightly earlier-than-expected return of one of the world’s most imperiled large whales to their core calving area. DNR senior wildlife biologist Jessica Thompson …
An Up-Close Look There is something strangely beautiful about standing in the middle of Rum Creek Wildlife Management Area in June, camera in hand, trying to capture the perfect moment between geese and biologists! The dramatic flapping of wings and …
Within the state of Georgia, there are three distinct populations of black bears. These include a northern population associated with the Appalachian Mountains, a southern population associated with the Okefenokee Swamp, and a small isolated central …
We have a late addition to the calving total for 2024-2025. The 11th North Atlantic right whale calf of the season was documented last month in Cape Cod Bay. The mom, right whale catalog No. 2460 and nicknamed Monarch, was not seen this winter in the …
A last note, even though it’s about firsts, on this calving season. North Atlantic right whales have been crowding into Cape Cod Bay. As of last week, the Center for Coastal Studies said its staff had recently seen more than 80 right whales in …
Senior wildlife biologist Jessica Thompson leads Georgia DNR’s marine mammal program. For North Atlantic right whales, this means year-round efforts involving policy, management, research and outreach. But from November to April, the focus is calving …
Before we close out the calving season for North Atlantic right whales, here’s a quick look at a few items of interest. First, the heart-warming. Black Heart, catalog No. 3540, and her calf are making their way north. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium …
If you’re thinking the 2024-2025 calving season has been meh, you’re right. At nine calves as of mid-February, even if one or two more are documented this winter, “It’s definitely not enough to recover the population,” DNR senior wildlife biologist Jessica …
By: Rylee Owens Squirrel hunting season is here, and we want to help you put your game to good use! If you’re looking to step out of the box and try something different, we have just the thing. Blackened Squirrel and Grits is a recipe that combines …
By: Rylee Owens When it comes to Southern comfort food, Brunswick stew might be one of the first meals that comes to most peoples’ minds. Below is a Brunswick stew recipe with a twist—it features squirrel meat.* As we enter the cooler months, keep this …
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