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Contrary to popular belief, dogs' mouths are just as dirty as humans'. 

Take this 10-question quiz to find out. 

Taking your dog for regular walks has physical and mental health benefits for both you and your dog. If you need a change of scenery, bring your dog to one of Will County's preserves to check out some new sights — and smells.

Test your knowledge with these 10 questions.

Screech owls aren't the large, imposing creatures most people think of when they think of owls, but these small owls still play an important role in the ecosystem.

Turtle or tortoise? There are some key differences between these animals, but if you saw it here in Illinois you can rest assured it was a turtle.

The bands on woolly bear caterpillars are said to be a sign about what Mother Nature has in store for us each winter, but in reality these insects can't tell us anything about the weather.

Test your knowledge on these arachnids with this 10-question quiz.

Creatures come in all sizes, shapes and colors, but not all colors are represented equally. Find out why blue is so rare in the animal kingdom.

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.