The Buzz

Food scraps don't decompose as fast as you might think, so leaving your apple cores and banana peels behind is bad news for many reasons.

With eight long legs, eight eyes and fangs for mouthparts, wolf spiders look scarier than they are. In reality, they aren't dangerous at all, and they play an important role in the ecosystem.

Ladybug or lady beetles? Are these creatures one and the same?

Find out on this 10-question quiz.

How do beavers stay under water for so long? Their bodies are specially designed for it.

Is spider silk as strong as steel? Yes and no. 

Softshell turtles are a little different than most turtles. Learn what sets them apart and how they compensate.

Test you knowledge about monarchs with this 10-question quiz.

Frogs and toads are both amphibians, and the differences between them can be confusing and subtle.

The American white pelicans are back, but there's probably a lot you don't know about these big birds. Dive in to learn more about one of the more beloved animals seen in Will County.

The monarch is the most recognizable butterfly in the United States, but these winged creatures aren't as common as they used to be. 

If you've been seeing bees visiting your hummingbird feeders more than the hummingbirds, you're not alone. Learn why we see them more at this time of year and some tips for keeping them away.

Birds bask in the sun just like us. Sometimes they are just trying to warm up or dry off, but sunbathing also helps birds stay healthy and more attractive to potential mates.

Heat lightning is just a myth. What we think of as heat lightning is really just lightning from a thunderstorm that is too far away to experience its other effects.

Plogging is jogging while picking up trash you find along the way, and we hope it's a fitness fad that doesn't fade away.