Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on the American Mink

1/3/2020

_{(Photo courtesy of Mike Daley via Will County Wildlife)}

Most of us haven't seen an American mink in the wild, but they live right here in Will County.

Test your knowledge on these little-known creatures on this quiz. Feel free to study up ahead of time with the help of our creature feature.

Note: If on a mobile device, click here to take the quiz.

Nature Curiosity: Why Don't Woolly Bear Caterpillars Freeze to Death?

1/17/2020

Woolly bear caterpillars can't predict how bad winter will be, but they do have a pretty cool way to survive even the coldest of temperatures.

Has Your Bird Feeder Become a Squirrel Feeder? Here Are Some Ideas to Keep Those Rascals Away

1/16/2020

Are your attempts at feeding the birds inadvertently keeping the neighborhood squirrels well fed? We're here to help.

Creature Feature: The Agile Gray Squirrel

1/15/2020

Do you know what kind of squirrel is taking up residence in your yard? Learn more about eastern gray squirrels and how to differentiate them from other squirrels that live in Illinois.

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on the American Mink

Nature Curiosity: Why Don't Woolly Bear Caterpillars Freeze to Death?

Has Your Bird Feeder Become a Squirrel Feeder? Here Are Some Ideas to Keep Those Rascals Away

Creature Feature: The Agile Gray Squirrel

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