Wildlife
Learn more about your favorite Chesaepake Bay wildlife.
Meet a small but tough native fish of the Chesapeake Bay
August 3, 2020The white catfish is the smallest catfish in North America
Read storyMoths pick up the night shift
July 21, 2020The fascinating features and critical role of these nocturnal insects
Read storyFireflies shed light on the benefits of a natural yard
July 9, 2020As a sign of summer, fireflies light up the Chesapeake watershed
Read storyAre there dolphins in the Chesapeake Bay?
June 18, 2020Scientists and the public join forces to track dolphins visiting the Bay
Read storyCatfish of the Chesapeake
June 16, 2020The Bay region is home to several catfish species, both native and invasive
Read storyAn Eastern Shore wetland is a hotspot for birds
June 4, 2020Deal Island Wildlife Management Area delivers for nature lovers
Read storyClearing up confusion around the snowberry clearwing
June 1, 2020This strange-looking insect has been perplexing people for years
Read storyFive species that provide a vital link in the Chesapeake Bay food web
May 22, 2020Meet some of the Bay’s most important forage species
Read story7 beautiful native plants to substitute for popular invasives
May 15, 2020Forgo ornamental invasives for equally attractive native alternatives
Read storyBorn to stand out
May 1, 2020Five-lined skinks provide a pop of color to the forest floor
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