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Do you know where these birds live? What they eat? See how knowledgeable you are on our 10-question quiz. 

If you go eagle watching this year, remember to keep your distance so as not to disturb these amazing creatures.

Mallards are the quintessential duck — the species that comes to mind when thinking about ducks. Here's your chance to learn all about them.

Two weasel species live in Illinois, but you're not likely to come across either of them even in areas where they are common.

See if you're as sly as a fox by trying to ace our 10-question quiz. 

Test your knowledge with these 10 questions.

Tom Scott of Crete is giving thanks for the people in his life who pushed him to start walking as he was recovering from cancer. 

We all can display some wild tendencies every now and then, so see who you are most similar to in the animal kingdom. 

Mourning doves aren't named for the time of day. Instead, they are called mourning doves because of their sad song. 

Rabbits are one of the most common animals we see in just about any open space, from the forest preserve to our yards and neighborhoods.

Forest Preserve police are reminding visitors to lock their vehicles and to leave valuables at home as they plan their nature outings. 

You might know a skunk on sight or smell, but there's probably plenty you don't know as well. Here's your chance to learn all about them.

It's that time of year when you'll likely hear sandhill cranes overhead, and possibly see them. But do you know anything about them?

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.