Unless you keep them as pets, the sight of a mouse or rat in your home is probably very unexpected. And while we may lump mice and rats...

Hair, or a lack of hair, is a part of our identity. It can be part of our culture, and it's part of what distinguishes us from other...

Our mind is a muscle. Curiosity makes our brains stronger and sharper, so never stop asking why. One of the first questions you may have...

Trees are always present in our landscapes, a familiar comfort as they change with the seasons. Through it all, they endure the most...

It’s supposed to be cold in winter, but when it’s colder than normal, it’s often said that the tradeoff for the cold temperatures is that...

It makes sense that so many humans would feel such a fondness for birds, because the avian world is so vast. And with more than 10,000...

Some of our most patriotic songs paint a beautiful picture of America past and present. "America the Beautiful" reminds us of our...

Can you imagine a cat or a rabbit without whiskers? A fox would look positively naked without them! But whiskers are not just there to...

Have you ever walked face first into a spiderweb? If you have, you know how sticky they can be. That stickiness is useful for one of the...

Through the spring, summer and even early fall we can find turtles out swimming or basking on logs, soaking up the sun. But now that...

The leaves are falling, and soon all the branches will be bare. But wait. What are those messy bunches of leaves stuck in the corners?...

What's bugging you? We might have something new for you to add to your list. It turns out bugs and insects aren't exactly the same. While...

Trees are great storytellers. We just have to know how to read their clues. Trees keep their stories hidden under a layer of bark. Not...

If you've seen a bird looking a little worse than usual or maybe just a little out of sorts for its species, there's a good chance it's...

When you think of birds sleeping the night away, do you picture them cozied up in their nests? It would seem to make sense that they...

At this time of year, you can see lots of lacy white flowers growing on the side of the road. It’s Queen Anne’s lace! Or is it? It turns...

Of course we don’t have lobsters here in landlocked Will County, but don’t be surprised if you see what looks like a miniature version in...

Birds are beloved by many for the joy they bring to our lives. From shorebirds along our waterways to raptors soaring overhead to...

Turtles aren't going to set any land-speed records, but they've got nothing on snails and slugs when it comes to creeping along at a...

When does a pond become a lake? It may surprise you to know there is no technical difference between lakes and ponds. However, there is a...