Don't know the difference between a frog and a toad? You aren't alone. Frogs and toads are both amphibians, but they are separate...

Have you ever seen lightning way off in the distance and been told that it is heat lightning? In truth, heat lightning does not really...

Snakes are unique in the animal kingdom for many reasons. One of those reasons is their ability to shed their skin in one piece. We don't...

It’s spider season! Spiders are becoming adults, so they are easier to spot at this time of year. Even if you don’t see a spider itself,...

Is that a bee buzzing around your yard, moving from flower to flower? It very well could be, but it could also be a wasp. Bees and wasps...

Has anyone ever told you you’re as blind as a bat? It turns out it isn’t much of an insult, because bats aren’t really blind. Bats...

Do you love to stop and smell the roses? Or any other flower for that matter? Many people love the fragrance of flowers, but the sweet...

Birds are famous for their songs, and even frogs get some credit for a springtime chorus. Summertime is the season where the insects’...

Opossums have some well-known unusual behaviors, but spending long periods hanging by their tails isn't something they really do. It's a...

Have you ever woken up in the morning and wondered if it rained overnight because the grass was so wet? Sometimes it isn't rain at all,...

Have you ever looked at a giant tree and wondered just how old it is? Some are so large that you can’t even wrap your arms around them....

Snakes get a bad rap because many people don’t like them. Adding to this dislike is that some people think snakes are slimy, but that...

Now that the weather is warming up, chances are you will start to see more frogs at ponds and creeks. One of the popular questions we...

Have you ever walked outside after it rains and noticed the sidewalks and pavement are covered in worms? Scientists don't fully...

Has anyone ever told you never to touch a baby bird if you find one on the ground? It’s commonly said that humans shouldn’t touch baby...

Birds have amazing voices. We hear them sing often in spring, trying to attract a mate or defending their nests. They can chirp, call or...

Have you ever looked out the window on an otherwise clear day and wondered where the fog suddenly came from? Or only been able to see the...

The idea that lightning won't strike the same place twice is a dangerous myth. Lightning can — and does — strike the same place more than...

You don’t always need screens or stages to see a great show. In fact, sometimes you need the opposite. No electronics and no lights, just...

Have you ever seen a woodpecker hammering away at a tree? The constant sound can be awe-inducing or annoying, depending on what you are...