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A swarm of bees hanging from a tree branch.
Nature curiosity: Why do bees swarm?
4/14/2025Why do bees swarm? Because they've outgrown the hive.
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A snapping turtle on a trail.
It's time to slow your roll. Turtles are on the move for nesting season
4/10/2025Spring is a time when turtles are often on the move and at risk of being hit by cars. If you can safely move a turtle across a road, here's how to do it.
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Quiz: What's your blue-winged teal IQ?
4/10/2025Find out by answering these 10 questions.
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A Canada goose walking in the grass with seven goslings following it.
How to stay safe around feisty geese during nesting season
4/3/2025It's nesting season for Canada geese, so don't be surprised if they seem a little more feisty and aggressive than usual. If you happen come face to face with one, don't turn your back and run.
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An eastern chipmunk standing in the grass while putting a peanut in its mouth.
Five fast facts about chubby-cheeked chipmunks
4/3/2025Brush up on your knowledge of chubby-cheeked chipmunks with these five facts.
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Quiz: Are you an expert on spring peepers?
4/2/2025Find out by answering these questions.
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A young cottontail rabbit visible in its nest in the grass.
Avoid the heartbreak: Check your yard for rabbit nests before mowing
3/31/2025Before you cut your grass, it's a good idea to give your yard a once-over to look for rabbit nests. These nests often look just like a small patch of dead grass, but the babies are just under the surface, leaving them vulnerable to lawnmowers.
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A bobcat walking across large rocks.
Quiz: What's your bobcat IQ?
3/29/2025Test your knowledge on this 10-question quiz.
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A closeup of a harpy eagle's face.
Wild Relatives: The harpy eagle
3/27/2025Bald eagles are an impressive-looking bird, but they aren't the only eagle species worthy of attention. Meet the harpy eagle, a large bird native to the rainforests of Central and South America.
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An osprey flying over water with a fish in its talons.
Quiz: Test your knowledge on the high-flying osprey
3/23/2025Answer these 10 questions to see if you are an osprey expert.
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Be a Trailblazer turns outdoor fun into a family affair
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Hybrid turtle 'Theodorable' serves as warning: Don’t dump pets in preserves
A hybrid box turtle was removed from a Will County preserve to protect a threatened species. Now living at Isle a la Cache Museum, he serves as an ambassador to educate the public about the dangers of releasing pet turtles into the wild.