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What makes an animal albino?

If you’ve ever spotted an abnormally white critter, or taken notice of its pink eyes, you may have seen an albino animal!

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How to choose the right life jacket

Life jackets are a must for water safety. Finding the right fit can be tricky. Here’s some helpful tips to find the right life jacket for you and your family.

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5 hidden surprises at Stone State Park

Nestled in northern Loess Hills overlooking the South Dakota and Iowa border, Stone State Park is rich in local history, diverse plant life and rugged terrain.

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Is it okay to look in a bird's nest?

This time of year is very busy outdoors. Birds are in the process of building and rebuilding nests, sitting on eggs or taking care of their young.

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How to identify Iowa's eagles

Eagles are essentially massive hawks that are often seen perched in the open or soaring on very long broad wings.

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Meet Iowa’s sleepiest mammal

The thirteen-lined ground squirrel (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus), colloquially known as “squinnies” in Iowa, spends more of the year asleep than awake.