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A katydid on a yellow flower
The sounds of the night: Insects create a nocturnal chorus
8/23/2019If you listen closely at night, you'll hear a chorus of insects. Cicadas, crickets and katydids all combine to create a symphony of sound.
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A wad of fishing line caught on a branch
A death trap for wildlife: Improperly disposed of fishing line
8/21/2019Fishing line seems like an innocuous tool, but in reality it's a death trap for untold numbers of wildlife.
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A red-tailed hawk taking off from a shrub
Creature feature: The loud and imposing red-tailed hawk
8/16/2019That hawk soaring overhead or perched atop a light pole is probably a red-tailed hawk. Learn more about these high-flying birds.
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A millipede on a log
What's the difference?: Centipede vs. millipede
8/9/2019Is that creepy crawly covered in legs a centipede or a millipede? Here's how to tell.
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Three dogs laying on the ground
Nature curiosity: Do animals get sunburned?
8/6/2019If 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?
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Snakes in the water? Don't worry; they're not after you
7/31/2019Learn more about the northern water snake, one of the most common water snakes in Illinois.
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A plant that does what it's told? Obedient plant isn't just a misnomer
7/29/2019A 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.
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Here's how to create a healthy bat habitat in your yard — and why you should
7/25/2019Most of us try to avoid bats, but creating a welcoming habitat for them may be beneficial.
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What's the difference?: Monarch butterfly vs. viceroy butterfly
7/24/2019Is that orange and black butterfly floating by a monarch or a viceroy? Here's how to tell the difference.
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The shrimp found in Illinois waterways aren't like the ones on your dinner plate
7/12/2019Shrimp in Illinois waterways? It's true, but these aren't the kind of crustaceans you'd order in a restaurant.
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Music by land or sea? You choose at Surf-N-Turf Concert
Monee Reservoir will host its annual 'Surf-N-Turf Concert' from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12. Visitors can listen to the music from the lake or the lawn. Kayak and canoe rentals will be available, and food trucks will be serving tasty treats.
Hybrid turtle 'Theodorable' serves as warning: Don’t dump pets in preserves
A hybrid box turtle was removed from a Will County preserve to protect a threatened species. Now living at Isle a la Cache Museum, he serves as an ambassador to educate the public about the dangers of releasing pet turtles into the wild.