The buzz

That hawk soaring overhead or perched atop a light pole is probably a red-tailed hawk. Learn more about these high-flying birds.

Is that creepy crawly covered in legs a centipede or a millipede? Here's how to tell. 

If you've ever spent a long day in the sun with no sunscreen, you've probably paid the price in the form of a bad sunburn. But are animals at risk for painful sunburns too? 

Learn more about the northern water snake, one of the most common water snakes in Illinois.

A plant that does what it's told? The name obedient plant may seem like a misnomer, but the flowers of this plant can be turned in any direction and will stay in place once moved, hence the name.

Most of us try to avoid bats, but creating a welcoming habitat for them may be beneficial.

Is that orange and black butterfly floating by a monarch or a viceroy? Here's how to tell the difference.

Shrimp in Illinois waterways? It's true, but these aren't the kind of crustaceans you'd order in a restaurant.

Osprey or eagle? Learn what sets the osprey apart from other birds of prey.

Hanging upside down for even a few seconds will leave anyone feeling dizzy and a little lightheaded, so how do bats do it?