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FINAL FOUR Ringtail vs. Mtn. Lion Location: Ash Meadows  Recovering from wounds, the mountain lion is resting peacefully near some softly flowing stream at Ash Meadows. With a scratched eye and a pierced lip from previous encounters, the mountain lion grooms their face and paws with care. The smell of the skunk’s spray is graduallyContinue reading “Week 7 Battle Results!”

Defending Champs and Exclusive Elusives – Round 3 Golden Eagle vs. Mountain Lion Location: Toiyabe Mountains, Central Nevada Three days after its badger encounter, the mountain lion is sore and nursing the wound to its eye. Unable to see as clearly, its hungry again and in need of an easier meal when it sees theContinue reading “Week 6 Round 3 Results”

City Slicker Round 3 Roadrunner vs. Raccoon Location: Colorado River, Laughlin, Southern Nevada The raccoon decides some rest and relaxation along the river is probably for the best to recover from its injury. The roadrunner has made its way to the Colorado as well but is on a mission for another meal. As the one-eyedContinue reading “Week 5 Round 3 Battle Results!”

Defending Champs and Exclusive Elusives Defending Champs Round – 2 Golden Eagle vs. Osprey Location: Pyramid Lake, Northwest Nevada The osprey is on the ground starting to eat a small trout it fished out of Pyramid Lake.  A dog comes running down the beach and causes the osprey to temporarily leave the area, leaving itsContinue reading “Week 4 Round 2 Battle Results!”

City Slickers and Not From ‘Round Here City Slickers Round – 2 Roadrunner vs. Coyote Location: Pittmans Wash, Las Vegas, Southern Nevada The matchup we’ve all been waiting for! Still slow moving from its encounter with the skunk, the coyote strolls along the wash looking for an easy meal. The roadrunner, hiding behind a bush isContinue reading “Week 3 Round 2 Battle Results!”

Defending Champs and Exclusive Elusives Defending Champs – Round 1 American Beaver vs. Golden Eagle Location: East Humboldt’s, Angel Creek, Northeastern Nevada Angel Creek is the beaver’s paradise.  Plenty of trees, running water, and some clear open spaces with tall grass.  The golden eagle is soaring the skies keeping watch for its next meal. Below,Continue reading “Week 2 Round 1 Battle Results!”

WILD CARD, City Slickers, and Not From ‘Round Here Wild Card Roadrunner vs. Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Location: Mojave Desert, Southern Nevada The roadrunner is on the lookout for some invertebrates as a tasty treat. It’s using its keen eyesight to survey the desert for scorpions, centipedes, and spiders. Suddenly the western diamondback slithers out fromContinue reading “Week 1 Round 1 Battle Results!”

Welcome Educators! Welcome to the new Nevada Knockout web page! Here you’ll be able to download brackets, easily find the rules, access lesson plans, learn about this year’s contenders, and most importantly read about who wins! This year’s battles will be released on Monday’s just like last year. You will be able to access battleContinue reading “Welcome to the 2nd Annual Nevada Knockout!”