Playing dead might not seem like an effective strategy for avoiding capture by predators, but for some animals it's just the thing.
Brush up on Blanding's turtles then dive into our 10-question quiz to see how much you know.
Mosquitoes bugging you in your yard? These plants may help keep them away.
See how much you know about these unique birds on our 10-question quiz. Don't worry; you can study up beforehand.
Double-crested cormorants are a common sight around our waterways. Learn what sets them apart from other waterfowl.
Test your insect identification skills with this 10-question quiz.
Our familiar bullfrog has nothing on the Goliath frog when it comes to size. Bullfrogs may be big by North American frog standards, but the Goliath frog can weigh 7 times as much!
The Forest Preserve District is installing 36 redesigned fishing line recycling containers to help prevent injuries to wildlife.
The color of a robin's eggs is a familiar shade of blue, but the source of that color may surprise you.
If you spend a lot of time outdoors, you need to be aware of ticks and how to help prevent tick bites ad tick-borne illnesses.
Killdeers are common birds, but do you know much about them? Find out on our 10-question quiz.
Softshell turtles are a little different than other local turtle species, and you can find out more about them on our 10-question quiz.
Are you more of a bald eagle or a ruby-throated hummingbird? Take this 10-question quiz to find out.
We see plenty of blue birds here in northern Illinois, but none as brilliantly blue as the indigo bunting.
These mysterious herons aren't seen often around Will County, and not just because they are mostly active at night.
Spring is a busy time for birds — and birders — as wave after wave of birds arrives locally. Included in the seasonal arrivals are the warblers, a group of tiny birds that flock to our forests.
Playing dead might not seem like an effective strategy for avoiding capture by predators, but for some animals it's just the thing.
Brush up on Blanding's turtles then dive into our 10-question quiz to see how much you know.
Mosquitoes bugging you in your yard? These plants may help keep them away.
See how much you know about these unique birds on our 10-question quiz. Don't worry; you can study up beforehand.
Double-crested cormorants are a common sight around our waterways. Learn what sets them apart from other waterfowl.
Test your insect identification skills with this 10-question quiz.
Our familiar bullfrog has nothing on the Goliath frog when it comes to size. Bullfrogs may be big by North American frog standards, but the Goliath frog can weigh 7 times as much!
The Forest Preserve District is installing 36 redesigned fishing line recycling containers to help prevent injuries to wildlife.
The color of a robin's eggs is a familiar shade of blue, but the source of that color may surprise you.
If you spend a lot of time outdoors, you need to be aware of ticks and how to help prevent tick bites ad tick-borne illnesses.
Killdeers are common birds, but do you know much about them? Find out on our 10-question quiz.
Softshell turtles are a little different than other local turtle species, and you can find out more about them on our 10-question quiz.
Are you more of a bald eagle or a ruby-throated hummingbird? Take this 10-question quiz to find out.
We see plenty of blue birds here in northern Illinois, but none as brilliantly blue as the indigo bunting.
These mysterious herons aren't seen often around Will County, and not just because they are mostly active at night.
Spring is a busy time for birds — and birders — as wave after wave of birds arrives locally. Included in the seasonal arrivals are the warblers, a group of tiny birds that flock to our forests.
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.