The northern cardinal is probably the most recognizable bird in Illinois. The male cardinals sport a bright red coat that doesn’t fade,...

Have you spotted a big bird sitting on your roof or a telephone pole or flying overhead? Do you know what kind of bird it is? A hawk...

The American white pelican will catch your eye because of its snowy white feathers and bright orange feet and bills. The birds don’t live...

Many people are surprised to discover that the American mink resides in Will County, but as long as there is a source of water, minks are...

A snake with a royal name may make you think it’s special or out of the ordinary, but queen snakes are actually quite common. They are...

Welcome fall! The animals in Will County are using this time to get ready for winter. Groundhogs, deer, squirrels and chipmunks all start...

An osprey isn’t like the birds you probably see in your back yard. It’s bigger, and it soars high up in the air looking for its next...

Did that stick just move? Your eyes may not be not tricking you! You may have been lucky enough to see a walking stick insect. More than...

Maybe you’ve seen a snake slithering along on the ground, but did you know some snakes live in the water? Illinois is home to several...

More than 6,000 species of daddy long legs exist in the world, with 235 in North America and 19 species right here in Illinois. Daddy...

Killdeer are a common bird in the United States, and they live all across our country. They are shorebirds, which means they live near...

You may have learned that frogs say ribbit, but that isn’t exactly true of the American bullfrog. Bullfrogs are named for the loud sound...

River otters are so much fun to watch. It’s almost like they are putting on an acrobatic show in the water! We don’t see river otters too...

Lightning bug season is here, and these glowing bugs are the perfect reason to ask your parents if you can stay up past your bedtime....

Have you ever drawn a chalk circle around an ant to stop it in its tracks? It works, but only temporarily. This chalk trick works because...

You don’t have to travel to Costa Rica to see a tree frog. Right here in our own back yards we have gray tree frogs. As their name...

With its big green wings, the luna moth is often thought to be one of the most beautiful creatures seen in nature. Like butterflies, luna...

Common snapping turtles are known for their bite, but like most animals they would rather avoid humans than bite them. These turtles, one...

There are many beautiful butterfly species, and trying to learn them by name can be difficult, especially when they are similar in size,...

Great blue herons are big birds, much larger than the birds we often see in the trees in our yards and parks. They look a little awkward...