All about box turtles
Most of us call any turtle a “turtle.” Environmentalists and researchers, however, make a distinction between “turtle,” “tortoise” and “terrapin.’
Author Tara Allison
All about snakes
When we can set aside our fears, we find that snakes are fascinating animals that deserve respect as beneficial predators of rodents, and other pests.
How to provide nesting places for wildlife
Wildlife need places for resting, birthing and raising offspring. The more options you offer, the safer and more welcoming your yard will be.
Virginia Opossum, a yard’s ideal visitor
There are more than 60 species of opossums in the world, but only one in the U.S. A beneficial marsupial deserving of respect.
How to design a backyard wildlife habitat
A backyard wildlife habitat provides four basics – food, water, cover, nesting places – in a diverse landscape. Plan, then plant. Here’s how to begin.
Monarch Butterfly life cycle in pictures
The Monarch is one of the world’s most beloved insects. Follow their life cycle in photos, from inception to adulthood.
