The Buzz

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?

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

Find out by answering these 10 questions.

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

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.

Bees sting for a simple reason: to defend themselves from danger.

Find out by answering these 10 questions.

Birders have been flocking to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington the past few days to get a glimpse of a very colorful — and extremely rare — bird for Will County.

Here's something you don't see every day in a forest preserve. 

You can contribute to bumblebee conservation efforts by snapping a photo of bumblebees you see and uploading them to Bumble Bee Watch.