From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play ...

These ground squirrels of California, so familiar in the backyard where they can often be seen nibbling on seeds and nuts, ...

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In a striking example of rapid adaptation, the physical form of urban rodents has changed to better suit the hustle and ...

Identifying what type of rodent has taken up residence in your home or yard is the first step towards evicting these unwelcome visitors.

Ornamental grasses can beautify your landscape, but they often act as an invitation to certain wildlife too. These grasses ...

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is building and installing nest boxes for the state's endangered barn owls.

Thinking of those little furry critters that use snow to protect them from hungry predators- hawks, owls, coyotes, fox, cats, ...

Owls are magnificent birds that mostly hunt at night, which is why you want to pay particular attention to your lighting if ...

They're actually pretty adorable, and they eat mice. But you may unwittingly be inviting them to hang out in, and tear up, your yard.

Scientists remain divided over whether the human Y chromosome will eventually vanish. But clinicians say the real concern ...

Squirrels are actually considered facultative predators, which means that they can switch between eating plants and hunting ...