During the Triassic period nearly 250 million years ago, a small reptile scurried after insects in the canopy of a lush ...

Efforts to create plantings that welcome wildlife — birds, snakes, frogs, insects — can backfire. You can do better. Start by turning off the outdoor lights.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- For nearly two decades, no one had spotted the world’s smallest-known snake. Some scientists worried ...

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With each new discovery in paleontology, we are gradually moving away from the Hollywood-inspired image of dinosaurs ...

This is the fourth time the massive 87-year-old statue atop the Oregon Capitol Building is undergoing a re-gild.

Flowering shrubs are the secret weapon here. They show up reliably, deliver stunning displays, and keep working year after ...

The ground beneath my Japanese ligustrum is becoming completely covered with tiny green sprouts. I assume they come from the ...

Have you ever heard of the smelly bird that has claws on its wings? Yes, such an animal does exist—and it’s called the ...

Hoping to draw more birds to your yard? Well, there's one flowering tree with an incredibly unique vibe that's just perfect ...

Native plants attract pollinators, the tiny birds and insects that keep our ecosystems thriving. Pollinators are essential to the health of our planet and also help protect our food supply. In fact, ...