There are over 350 species of hummingbirds, but only a little over a dozen visit or stay the U.S. Learning the different ...

For decades, scientists have known that only a few groups of birds—songbirds, parrots, and hummingbirds—can learn to produce new sounds. But a new article in The Quarterly Review of Biology reveals ...

Callie Hart, the best-selling author of “Quicksilver” and “Brimstone,” talks about book three in her Fae & Alchemy series, ...

Many types of wildlife — along with the insects they feed on — appreciate dead plants. Some take advantage of ...

If you want more hummingbirds to come to your garden, maybe stop believing this common hummingbird myth and start planting colorful flowers.

This Instagram video shows a praying mantis ambushing and devouring a spider in second, proof that this “praying” insect is ...

Whether you are an avid bird-watcher or simply delight in seeing squirrels frolic in the trees, there are things you can do ...

Florida's sunshine isn't the only thing that never takes a break here. Your garden can burst with color all year long if you ...

Podcast producer Ana González and Kumu Hula Snowbird Bento spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about being part of the podcast “Our Common Nature," which features cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

The Limonaia (a fancy word for a greenhouse designed specifically for citrus trees) offers a Mediterranean escape that’s particularly welcome during New England’s less hospitable months. In winter, ...

The Oak Forest provides a natural cathedral where you can escape the heat and pretend you’re in a fantasy novel, minus the dragons and questionable plot twists. Ancient coast live oaks spread their ...