Boa constrictors are one of the most notorious snakes in the world thanks their squeezing ways, but humans aren't very desirable prey for these hefty snakes.
As Mark Twain once said, "Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get."
Hummingbirds are here in Will County for a good portion of the year, but knowing when they migrate can help determine when to have hummingbird feeders out.
Barred owls are a distinctive-looking forest bird, but it's the unique call that will likely get your attention first.
Skippers are tiny, fast-flying butterflies. Look for these tiny treasures from spring through fall.
Scarlet tanagers are beautiful birds with a striking red color, but they prefer life in the treetops, making them difficult for us to see for ourselves.
Thanks to their nocturnal lifestyle and preference for cool, dark places, salamanders are mysterious creatures to many people.
Australia is full of marsupials, including the sugar glider, a curious-looking creature that is reminiscent of the tree squirrels we are familiar with.
Bamboo growing in Illinois? If you find a plant that looks like bamboo, you've probably discovered horsetail, a plant that goes by many different names.
Dragonflies can eat dozens of mosquitoes a day, so attracting them to your yard might help make your time outside more enjoyable.
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.