The Buzz

Both hummingbird feeders and wildflowers can help attract ruby-throated hummingbirds to your yard, but don't forget about including plants that host insects, another important food source for these tiny beauties.

Can you ace these 10 questions?

That duck nest you think is in a bad spot probably isn't. The duck knew what she was doing when she built it, and moving it will cause more harm than good.

Birds don't hatch knowing how to fly. Much like babies learning to walk, learning to fly is a process for baby birds, one that often involves a lot of trial and error.

Find out by answering these 10 questions.

The bison herd in Wilmington just got a little larger. And cuter.

In honor of Arbor Day, here's a look at some of the many reasons we should appreciate trees.

Squirrels and other rodents are incapable of vomiting. Why they can't is related to their anatomy and physiology.

One of most common birds in North America, the killdeer has a few tricks up its sleeve when it comes to protecting its nest from potential threats. 

Roly-polies are a rare bug that draws appreciation rather than ire, but most of us don't know much about these creatures beyond that they can roll themselves up into a ball as a defense mechanism.

The snapping turtle isn't hunted by many animals, but it does face many risks in the wild, including being hit by cars and having their nests hunted.

Seeing hummingbirds in the wild is a true delight, and you can attract these tiny birds to your own yard by stocking hummingbirds with food made simply by mixing sugar and boiling water. 

In recognition of International Beaver Day on Sunday, April 7, here are five facts to help you appreciate these industrious animals.

Many birds travel hundreds if not thousands of miles twice each year during their migration with no map to guide them. How do they know what route to take? 

Woodpeckers leave both visual and auditory clues of their presence, and with a good eye and a good ear you can see and hear the signs.