From egg to adult, butterflies face colossal odds against survival
Butterfly development and the challenges they face each step of the way.
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Tropical Milkweed a double-edged sword for Monarchs
Tropical Milkweed, although lovely, is a no-no in a wildlife yard. Here’s why.
All those plants in your yard? Surprisingly brainy!
Plants are incredibly smart. They learn, adapt, remember, strategize, problem solve!
In your yard: 27 birds to look for
You’ll spot many of these birds in your own yard.
In your yard: bats – guardians of night skies
Read about the most common bats. Some may be patrolling your yard nightly for insects.
In your yard: moles and shrews
Moles and shrews are related. You might notice if one of them lives in your yard.
Feature stories archive
Yes! Animals have feelings! Why songbirds sing. Best native plants. Insects rule. Wildlife’s great mothers. Book reviews. More.
In your yard: lizards
Your yard has lizards living in it. Which ones of these might they be?
Interesting facts about snakes
Tidbits about snakes and interesting species. Some might live in your yard.
Take a peek at garter snakes
Garter snakes are beneficial predators, good to have, harmless to humans and pets.
In your yard: mantises
Praying mantises are beneficial members of our garden carnivores and the only insects that can swivel their head.
In your yard: look for these ladybugs and other beetles
One or more of these ladybugs and other beetles live in your yard. Look for them on foliage or flowers,…
