America’s favorite butterflies: big, bold, beautiful
Most butterflies are beautiful, but some stand out above the others. Our biggest and boldest practically scream “Look at me!”
Browsing: Feature stories
World’s smartest birds
If someone calls you a birdbrain, consider it a compliment! Birds in the Cordivae family astonish with their sense of self and problem-solving skills.
Wildlife’s good mothers
Human mothers don’t hold the patent on good parenting. Good mothers are found in the wild, too. Meet eight of them.
Why songbirds sing
Male and female birds must find each other, but how? Trees, plants, hills and human structures are sight barriers. Even in trees, birds may not see others.
The subnivian zone, where snow is a cozy blanket
Gone are the warm days, flowers, butterflies and singing birds. Now, it’s the chilly, bare, quiet landscape of winter. Anything happenin’ out there?
Sleeping winter away – secrets of hibernating wildlife
How do wildlife survive in harsh winter weather? Strategies includes heavy fur coats, warm burrows, “anti-freeze,” and other surprises.
Pine squirrels love, love, love their pines!
If you love love love pines, raise your paw! This group of three squirrel species surely would.
Halloween’s scariest wildlife
Halloween’s coming! Meet some very scary backyard wildlife! Boo!
Prepare your yard for wildlife in winter
With the first brisk mornings of fall, it may seem like all that’s ahead is to rake up our leaves and then relax until spring. But, no.
Wild Turkey: more than a dinner table centerpiece
The factory-raised turkey roasted, carved up and laying on dinner plates, is nothing like those living in the wild.