The white-naped crane lives only in parts of Asia and Russia, but these elegant birds might remind you of the cranes we see closer to home.
Lizards and salamanders are easy to confuse with one another because they look similar, but there are many differences between them, starting with how they are classified in the animal kingdom.
If fall is your favorite color, it's time to seize the season and head outdoors. Looking for someplace new to explore? Plenty of preserves shine at this time of year.
Pumpkins are popping up everywhere these days, but once Halloween is over, don't just pitch your pumpkins. You can put them to good use instead.
It may just seem like Mother Nature is showing off when fall color hits its peak, but the spectacular display is the result of complex yet gradual changes in each of those lovely leaves.
Our domesticated dogs have many wild relatives roaming the world. In Africa, that includes the colorful and distinctive African painted dog.
Many people don't welcome the sight of a coyote in their neighborhood, but they are an important part of the ecosystem and their presence across Illinois is beneficial.
Dung beetles might do some dirty work, but we owe them a debt of gratitude for it.
Looking for a reason to it the trails and stretch your legs on a hike? Here are a few.
Young sunflowers follow the sun as it moves across the sky, and this adaptation helps them grow and mature.
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.