No spring in the step of hungry spring birds
The cheery spring songs of birds may be disguising hunger pangs. Last summer’s harvest of seeds, berries were consumed in the winter.
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Halloween’s scariest wildlife
Halloween’s coming! Meet some very scary backyard wildlife! Boo!
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.
Insects rule! Yes, they really do!
Our world would be very different without insects. They are pollinators, they decompose waste, aerate and fertilize soil, make materials, and more.
Best native grasses for a yard
Swaying gracefully in the gentlest breeze, native grasses seem to be the “free spirits” of plantdom. But, their looks are…
For this snake, ‘rough’ takes on new meaning
As my dogs and I were walking, we came across a snake obviously in distress and unable to move away to safety. There’s a moral to this story.
Dam! It’s the beavers!
Learn about beavers, how they live and the value of their dams in nature.
These woodpeckers store their food, and defend it, too!
Meet the three woodpecker species especially noted for storing food and protecting their stash.
Wildlife and rabies: the facts
Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the nervous system of mammals. It’s terrible and deadly. Fortunately, it’s rare, even among wildlife.
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!”
