The ins and outs of an insect’s anatomy
All insects have three things in common: An exoskeleton, three main body parts: and six jointed legs.
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Native shrubs and grasses for wildlife
Lists of ideal native shrubs and grasses favored by wildlife and suitable for urban yards.
Wildlife on the edge
The 2008 report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) indicates about one in five species is threatened with extinction.
Dragonflies and damselflies – ‘Top Guns’ of the insect world
Dragonflies and damselflies are among the most beautiful insects. They’re predators of nuisance insects like gnats, flies, mosquitoes.
All about beetles
Beetles comprise 30 percent of all insects and about 30 percent of all other animal species. And millions more yet to be discovered!
All about frogs and toads
There is no scientific distinction between frogs and toads; they just belong to different families. A few visible differences, however, distinguish them.
Provide cover for wildlife
Wildlife need to feel safe in your yard: Dense shrubs, brush piles, stacked firewood, tall grasses, trees, and for some animals, water. Plus more.
Food sources for wildlife
Wildlife won’t stay in your yard if there’s no food for them. A large part of their day — everyday — is focused on finding food.
How to attract birds to your yard
Is your yard a flight path, and never a landing zone? Then make it a destination by following these suggestions. You’ll be watching birds full-time!
