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.
A furry brown critter swimming around in the water can be any of several animals. Learn to tell the difference between two likely suspects.
Our birds are disappearing at an alarming rate. Saving them may seem overwhelming, but there are many simple things you can do at home to help.
Mange is an infection caused by mites and, while the mites themselves are not deadly, animals infected with mange can die if left untreated.
Adding a little sparkle to your life may have negative effects on our waterways when that sparkle comes in the form of glitter.
Short-eared owls are a little different than many of the other owls in Illinois. They are also endangered in our state.
Among birds, woodpeckers stand out for their uniqueness. Learn what sets them apart from other birds.
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.
A furry brown critter swimming around in the water can be any of several animals. Learn to tell the difference between two likely suspects.
Our birds are disappearing at an alarming rate. Saving them may seem overwhelming, but there are many simple things you can do at home to help.
Mange is an infection caused by mites and, while the mites themselves are not deadly, animals infected with mange can die if left untreated.
Adding a little sparkle to your life may have negative effects on our waterways when that sparkle comes in the form of glitter.
Short-eared owls are a little different than many of the other owls in Illinois. They are also endangered in our state.
Among birds, woodpeckers stand out for their uniqueness. Learn what sets them apart from other birds.
Experience day turning into night on a stroll amidst golden prairie grasses at the perfect time of light.
Lake Renwick is a popular pitstop for birds during migration, so join us for a guided hike to search of waterfowl, eagles and songbirds.
Monarchs are one of several popular symbols in the celebration of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Learn what they symbolize and how you can attract them to your yard.
Forget Halloween; it's Owloween! In honor of Halloween, spend some time learning about these magnificent and mysterious creatures. Want to learn more? Watch the video below.
What you don’t know about these scraggly bearded giants might surprise you.