When most people think of pets to have in their home, prairie dogs usually don't top the list. Loraine is a pet prairie dog ...

As humans, we’re easily drawn to adorable critters. Whether due to their fluffy nature, over-sized ears, or cute expression, ...

Linen the orange cat usually lives peacefully with his prairie dog sister, Lorraine. Sometimes the frisky feline can push ...

Prairie dogs, squirrels and even the family dog exhibit a behavior called “splooting" to help regulate body temperature.

The Finlayson’s (Callosciurus finlaysonii) squirrel are increasingly visible in Metropolitan Manila. They may be cute, but ...

Mother Nature is often unpredictable, despite humans’ constant efforts to control her. The animal kingdom follows its own ...

Byline: Stephanie Earls, Grace Brajkovich and O’Dell Isaac Pueblo County Emergency Management Coordinator Josh Johnson was on ...

The Chelatchie Prairie General Store in Amboy, Washington, is exactly that kind of place, a delightful throwback sitting in ...

We’re talking about old-growth forest that’s been here longer than Illinois has been a state, which gives it a gravitas that ...

From the moment they wake up, Pablo and Pedro have one mission—cuddles. They don’t just sit beside you… they climb on you, snuggle into you, and even “yell” until they get attention. What started as a ...

Claws may seem simple, but they are one of the most versatile tools found in nature. We explore how different animals use ...

The Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant program has awarded over $101,000 in grants to fund 108 field trips for students ...