The Buzz

Just like now in Humboldt Park, 'Alligator' Bob (he never reveals his last name) was on the case at Lake Renwick along with Forest Preserve District Wildlife Biologist Glen Buckner.

Heroes come in all different stages of sobriety.

It's not just what they do, but how these wasps do it that may send shivers up your spine.

Osprey or eagle? Learn what sets the osprey apart from other birds of prey.

Hanging upside down for even a few seconds will leave anyone feeling dizzy and a little lightheaded, so how do bats do it?

From planets to meteor showers, there's plenty of reasons to keep your eyes on the night sky throughout July.

Find out by answering these 10 questions.

Is that big, buzzing insect a dragonfly or a damselfly? Learn how to tell the difference.

Ichneumon wasps are scary-looking insects, but what many people think is a dangerous stinger is really used for laying eggs.

Catching lightning bugs is a summer rite of passage. But do you know how these bugs light up? Or why?

Find out by answering these 10 questions.

Have you ever ridden a bike through a swarm of gnats and gotten a mouth full of bugs? There's a good reason why they congregate like that.

The American bullfrog is common in the lakes and ponds across Will County. Do you know how to identify it?

We've long known time spent in the great outdoors is good for you, but now we know exactly how much time we have to spend outside to reap the benefits. According to a study, spending two hours outside each week is good for your health and well-being.

Zombie snakes on the loose? Not really. These snakes are just playing dead to protect themselves from predators, and they pose no risk to humans.