If you’re thinking of planting for pollinators this spring, I will be teaching a one-hour class at the Columbus Public ...

A chance encounter in a Panama rainforest has uncovered a new defensive behavior in white-necked jacobin hummingbird chicks.

Fertilization of gardens and landscapes typically begins in April after soils have warmed. With fertilization, one size (or ...

WYNNE-EDWARDS 1,2 has argued persuasively for the importance of behaviour in regulating the density of animal populations, and has suggested that since such behaviour favours the survival of the ...

Blue is one of the rarest occurring pigments found in nature. Sure, the sky and the ocean are blue, while green, yellow, and red animals are abundant, almost no blue animals exist. Blue’s elusive ...

The journey to Earth's vibrant colours began over 600 million years ago with the evolution of vision. Fast-forward to today, and this advancement has resulted in trichromatic vision, the ...

In the forests, fields, and backyards of North America, the striped skunk is an unmistakable sight. Its bold black-and-white stripes are more than just a fashion statement—they’re a warning.

The world of insects is filled with interesting creatures and deadly battles that are waiting to happen. One of the most feared arthropods is the tarantula, a large spider with long fangs and a ...