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Armadillos are unique and fascinating creatures. Interestingly, one species, the La Plata three-banded armadillo, can roll ...
As our gardens come into their full summer bloom, it might be wise to keep an eye on your leaves. May is a month where many ...
INSECTS do not usually give us humans too much concern. However, if one studies even a tiny bit of natural history topics ...
Patience, and the use of native plants, are a big boost to wildlife biodiversity. By Lisa Casey, ASLA The Lurie Garden buzzed ...
By Katie Markheim Nebraska Extension Master Gardener As the planting season gets underway and garden centers beckon you to buy, remember that new transplants ...
It's cicada season again. Are you prepared for the noise?
The St. Louis Zoo was right outside the path of an EF-3 tornado and managed to keep hundreds of animals, insects, reptiles ...
The spotted lanternfly, a leaf-hopping invasive pest first detected in the U.S. a decade ago, has steadily spread across the ...
Leaf-feeding insects are a part of life in the Peninsula's rich horticultural landscape. The region's mild Mediterranean ...
Homegrown tomato lovers, beware. A sneaky pest may be lurking in your garden, which could be why your fruit turns tough, ...
The mass invasion of a new insect, the whitefly, in Bangladesh’s agricultural farms — especially in coconut, banana and guava ...
This remarkable insect’s body looks exactly like a fresh green leaf, complete with veins, edges, and even spots that mimic damage or decay. Some species have wings that look like overlapping leaves, ...