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The Peregrine Falcon is making a comeback in India

The Peregrine Falcon is making a comeback in Indiana. Learn about how reintroduction efforts are helping this species here - https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/wildlife-resources/animals/peregrine-falcon/
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Bookmark these local Falcon Cam sites for viewing this spring:
Fort Wayne Falcon Cam - https://www.indianamichiganpower.com/clean-energy/environment/falcon-cam
South Bend Falcon Cam - https://falcam.southbendin.gov/

Photo Credit: USFWS

Believe it or not....there was once a time (not th

Believe it or not....there was once a time (not that long ago) that it was extremely rare to see a White-tailed Deer in Indiana. Find the whole story here - https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/wildlife-resources/animals/white-tailed-deer-biology/
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They also love our deer, I mean bird, feeders at Ox Bow County Park! 🦌🐦

The Bald Eagle has quite the Indiana story! Check

The Bald Eagle has quite the Indiana story!
Check it out here - https://www.in.gov/.../wildlife.../animals/bald-eagle/
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See what's happening at one of the nearby nests --- https://environmentalchange.nd.edu/.../live-bald-eagle-cam/

River otters populations in Indiana have gone from

River otters populations in Indiana have gone from almost non-existent to very abundant in just under 30 years.

How is that possible? Find out here - https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/wildlife-resources/animals/river-otter/
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