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Birds will build their nests out of just about anything they can find, but is it OK to leave materials out for them to use?

Populations are dropping as fish face increasing human threats.

The more you know about these creatures, the more you will love them.

The wildlife you see in the preserves and elsewhere is just that — wild. The preserves aren't petting zoos, and people should not touch or otherwise handle animals they encounter.

What's that sound? If it's the sounds of nature, it's good for your health, according to a new study.

The dandelion is probably the most hated plant in America, but it actually is an important part of the landscape. 

Skunks are certainly the most famous stinkers in the animal kingdom, but they are far from the only ones.

Are animals poisonous or venomous? They can be one or the other, but not usually both. It all has to do with how they deliver their toxins. 

The dirt on dirt — what's in it, where it comes from and why you should call it soil instead.

The world of fungus is a literal kingdom, with tens of thousands of species including far more than the familiar mushrooms.

Next time you're at a local pond, resist the urge to feed the ducks and geese. They don't need our help, and we are actually making them sick.

Woodpeckers are unique in the bird world, and we're lucky enough to have seven species living all around us.

It's not exactly a common occurrence, but birds do get drunk, especially at this time of year when the fruit they eat becomes fermented.

Great horned owls are one of our most beloved creatures of the night.  Here are some things you might not know about them.

Hundreds of millions of birds die every year from flying into windows. We understand why they do this, and there are things you can do at home to prevent it.

You can sleep soundly tonight knowing that there's no truth to the legend that we swallow eight spiders a year in our sleep.