You're probably familiar with gray squirrels and fox squirrels, but probably not southern flying squirrels. These nocturnal critters aren't often encountered, and their name is a bit of a misnomer, since they glide rather than fly.
Since 2006, millions of bats have died of a fungal infection called white-nose syndrome. Further loses could be dire for an animal that is essential to our food supply and our ecosystems.
It can be hard to resist the urge to give puffballs a little push, releasing their millions of spores into the air.
Dive in to our 10-question quiz to see how knowledgeable you are about Illinois' most common hawk.
Can you ace our 10-question quiz on these well-known arachnids? Don't forget to study up before taking the quiz!
See just how knowledgeable you are about these woodpeckers on our 10-question quiz.
How do snakes slither? It turns out it depends on the snake and several other factors.
Can you ace our quiz? Brush up on bat facts and then put your knowledge to the test.
Ants are everywhere, but how much do you really know about them? Find out on this 10-question quiz.
House finch or purple finch? Learn to tell the difference between these similar-looking birds.
See how much you know about these colorful creatures with this 10-question quiz.
One of the first and surest signs that winter is coming is the arrival of dark-eyed juncos, the quintessential snowbird.
Can you ace our 10-question quiz on this royally named snake?
If it looks like a hummingbird and flies like a hummingbird, it might just be a hummingbird moth.
They are magnificent birds, traveling and foraging in large flocks, making them nearly impossible to miss.
Knowing the difference between poison ivy and Virginia creeper can save you from a painful rash.
You're probably familiar with gray squirrels and fox squirrels, but probably not southern flying squirrels. These nocturnal critters aren't often encountered, and their name is a bit of a misnomer, since they glide rather than fly.
Since 2006, millions of bats have died of a fungal infection called white-nose syndrome. Further loses could be dire for an animal that is essential to our food supply and our ecosystems.
It can be hard to resist the urge to give puffballs a little push, releasing their millions of spores into the air.
Dive in to our 10-question quiz to see how knowledgeable you are about Illinois' most common hawk.
Can you ace our 10-question quiz on these well-known arachnids? Don't forget to study up before taking the quiz!
See just how knowledgeable you are about these woodpeckers on our 10-question quiz.
How do snakes slither? It turns out it depends on the snake and several other factors.
Can you ace our quiz? Brush up on bat facts and then put your knowledge to the test.
Ants are everywhere, but how much do you really know about them? Find out on this 10-question quiz.
House finch or purple finch? Learn to tell the difference between these similar-looking birds.
See how much you know about these colorful creatures with this 10-question quiz.
One of the first and surest signs that winter is coming is the arrival of dark-eyed juncos, the quintessential snowbird.
Can you ace our 10-question quiz on this royally named snake?
If it looks like a hummingbird and flies like a hummingbird, it might just be a hummingbird moth.
They are magnificent birds, traveling and foraging in large flocks, making them nearly impossible to miss.
Knowing the difference between poison ivy and Virginia creeper can save you from a painful rash.
See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants at our weekly bird viewings at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve.
Turn this summer into a summer of adventure with weekly explorations at Monee Reservoir and Plum Creek Nature Center.
Catching lightning bugs is a summer rite of passage, but do you know how these bugs light up? Or why?
Participating in No Mow May isn't just a way to cut down on your yardwork for a month. You'll be helping bees and other essential insects too.
Forget "Snakes on a Plane." There are snakes in Asia that can fly without any help from an aircraft.