What can a ladybug's spots tell us? Not much, although in some cases you may be able to determine the species from its spot pattern.
It should come as no surprise that wood ducks love trees, but that's not all that is unique about them.
All trees provide us benefits, but oak trees are particularly vital and important because of how much life they support.
While coyotes are a common sight in Illinois, wolves are seen only very rarely, having been extirpated since the 1800s. In areas where both coyotes and wolves live, however, it can be tricky to tell them apart without knowing the key differences.
Meet Jenna Krukowski, an interpretive naturalist at Isle a la Cache Museum.
Praying mantises are among the largest insects we see, but that doesn't mean they are easy to find. Learn more about these insects that stand out at blending in.
Have you heard the buzz about monarchs and milkweed? Monarchs are far from the only animals that rely on milkweed.
Interpretive naturalist Sara Russell tells us why she loves O'Hara Woods Preserve.
Interpretive naturalist Brittany Schaller tells us why she loves Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve.
There's no way you can actually rely on a cricket to tell you the temperature, right? Actually, this widely held myth is really true.
Lone star ticks are grabbing headlines because they can cause people to develop an allergy to red meat. Learn how to identify them and how to prevent tick bites.
The move comes as a result of data showing increased turtle deaths on Division Street during nesting season.