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Fancy a game? See if you can find all 7 Lapland longspurs in this photo. This is a great example of how wildlife can camouflage into their environment. Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Fancy a game?

See if you can find all 7 Lapland longspurs in this photo.

This is a great example of how wildlife can camouflage into their environment. Photo: <a href="/USFWS/">U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service</a>
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We just announced a 30-day comment period on a Comprehensive Conservation Plan that identifies wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public for Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District. Learn more: ow.ly/AUWe50UH2QX Photos: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

We just announced a 30-day comment period on a Comprehensive Conservation Plan that identifies wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities available to the public for Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District. Learn more: ow.ly/AUWe50UH2QX Photos: <a href="/USFWS/">U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service</a>
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In light of the recent transition and the need for this Administration to review the recent grizzly bear proposed rule, the Service is cancelling all four of the public meetings and hearings that the agency voluntarily scheduled on this proposal: fws.gov/grizzlyrulemak…

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Have you ever done a polar plunge? North American river otters are very accustomed to diving into cold water during the winter months. Luckily, they have two layers of fur - the bottom layer is great for warmth and the top layer is waterproof and helps insulate. Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Have you ever done a polar plunge?

North American river otters are very accustomed to diving into cold water during the winter months. Luckily, they have two layers of fur - the bottom layer is great for warmth and the top layer is waterproof and helps insulate. Photo: <a href="/USFWS/">U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service</a>
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You might wonder how a moose stays warm during winter. Well, it grows a coat that's a bit thicker. What about food? Is there anything to eat? When it's cold, twigs and tree bark can't be beat. Moving through snow must be tough. Not with those long legs, large hooves, & stuff!

You might wonder how a moose stays warm during winter.
Well, it grows a coat that's a bit thicker. 
What about food? Is there anything to eat?
When it's cold, twigs and tree bark can't be beat.
Moving through snow must be tough.
Not with those long legs, large hooves, &amp; stuff!
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Every early spring, thousands of sandhill cranes migrate north from their wintering grounds. During the journey, they make a pitstop in southern Colorado where local residents and travelers celebrate their arrival. Photo: USGS

Every early spring, thousands of sandhill cranes migrate north from their wintering grounds. During the journey, they make a pitstop in southern Colorado where local residents and travelers celebrate their arrival. Photo: USGS
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Looking for signs of spring? Next time you’re out adventuring, keep your eyes peeled for pasque flowers! Pasque flowers are early bloomers. They are also a great food source for pollinators emerging for the warmer weather. Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Looking for signs of spring? 

Next time you’re out adventuring, keep your eyes peeled for pasque flowers! Pasque flowers are early bloomers. They are also a great food source for pollinators emerging for the warmer weather. Photo: <a href="/USFWS/">U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service</a>
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Are you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed this Monday? In March & April, kit fox pups are born! They stay in the den for about a month before emerging to learn foraging skills with their parents. Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Are you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed this Monday?

In March &amp; April, kit fox pups are born! They stay in the den for about a month before emerging to learn foraging skills with their parents. Photo: <a href="/USFWS/">U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service</a>
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Now kith. During the spring, bison start molting their winter coat. While it naturally sheds, they will rub against trees or wallow on the ground to remove it quicker. Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Now kith. 

During the spring, bison start molting their winter coat. While it naturally sheds, they will rub against trees or wallow on the ground to remove it quicker. Photo: <a href="/USFWS/">U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service</a>
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Somebody call Steve because we found a clue that’s blue! IYKYK. Mountain bluebirds are a great clue that spring has arrived. These songbirds are early arrivers so you will likely be able to spot some in meadows, plains, grasslands, & even in a nest box near you! Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Somebody call Steve because we found a clue that’s blue! IYKYK. 

Mountain bluebirds are a great clue that spring has arrived. These songbirds are early arrivers so you will likely be able to spot some in meadows, plains, grasslands, &amp; even in a nest box near you! 

Photo: <a href="/USFWS/">U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service</a>