The evolution of insect-eating birds may have spurred rapid changes in the flight ability of ancient cicadas, according to ...

More and more people are turning to native plants for landscaping for their beauty, less maintenance and wildlife benefits.

March in New England brings the earliest signs of spring. Plants that have been dormant all winter start to wake up and so do ...

NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary invite you to attend the Heard’s newest ...

The town of Berthoud is aiming to become the first Front Range community certified as an International Dark Sky Place (IDSP).

Landscaping is more than just an aesthetic choice—it plays a vital role in environmental sustainability. A well-designed ...

From the bumblebee bat to the Baluchistan pygmy jerboa, here are eight of the world's smallest mammals who thrive in a world ...

After a cold winter, rising temps trigger the emergence of a perennial Lowcountry nuisances: the no-see-um or sand gnat.

WHITE PELICANS (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) are a normal springtime sighting of big birds as the spring season continues to ...

As steam rises from sugarhouse cupolas and early morning coffee pots, sugarmakers are working overtime to turn maple sap into ...

"Insects play vital roles in enabling ecosystems to function, including pollination, decomposition and pest control," lead ...

The study shows that UV colors are widespread in snakes, and may play a significant role in evading predators such as birds.