The Buzz

You've probably seen a cottontail rabbit, but how much do you know about these common creatures?

Bee, wasp or hornet? Learn the differences among these stinging insects.

Zombie cicadas are the latest scary-sounding insect to roam the world, but much like the murder hornets before them they sound scarier than they actually are.

Find out on this 10-question quiz.

The ruby-throated hummingbird is among the most beloved birds in Will County, and the more you know about them the more you will love them.

Bats aren't blind — some can even see better than you — but they also don't need to rely on their vision to navigate in flight because they use echolocation.

The belted kingfisher is a common bird that lives across the entire United States, and they often catch the eye and the ear with their top-heavy appearance and loud, rattling calls.

Next time you stop to smell the roses, or any other sweet-smelling flower for that matter, keep in mind that the fragrance isn't intended for you. Instead, the plants are trying to attract insects and birds to aid in pollination. 

Dragonflies can eat dozens of mosquitoes a day, so attracting them to your yard might help make your time outside more enjoyable.

Test your knowledge on this 10-question quiz.

If you know of bats living on your property or nearby, you can submit the information to researchers studying bats in Illinois. 

Balloons can wreak havoc on wildlife and the environment if not used and disposed of properly, so think twice before including them in your party decor. 

Is that a moth or a butterfly? Learn the clues to help you tell the difference. 

Opossums are often depicted in cartoons as hanging upside down by their tails, but they aren't really able to do it for any length of time. 

River otters once nearly disappeared from Illinois, but these playful creatures have rebounded, thanks to a successful conservation program.