Praying mantises and walking sticks are masters of camouflage. Learn how to tell these look-alike insects apart and why they blend in.

Discover why purple asters and yellow goldenrod make a perfect fall pair. Their bright blooms provide important food and habitat for bees, butterflies and more.

Have you ever seen a huge moon near the horizon? Discover the science behind the moon illusion and try a simple experiment to test it yourself.

Firefly or lightning bug? People use different names for the same animals, so researchers use scientific names help them know exactly which creature they are talking about.

Coatis may look a little like raccoons, but these wild relatives have plenty of traits that make them unique.

Beavers build dams, but can you? Put your engineering skills to the test by building a a mini beaver dam at home.

The black and gold bumble bee is the state bee of Illinois. Learn where you might see if buzzing by.

What do animals do when summer gets too hot? For some, they enter estivation, a survival trick that helps frogs, turtles, snails and more beat the heat.