Native Plants for the Northeast The Eastern United States (U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zones 3 through 7) only has one native hummingbird, the ruby-throated. They need a lot of food ...

Whether your home is surrounded by native vegetation or you live in a more urbanized area, gardeners are fortunate to have ...

In the insect world, camouflage is key to survival. Masters of disguise, insects like stick insects blend seamlessly with ...

A long-horned bee searches for pollen and nectar on a native coneflower in De Matti Park. A hummingbird clearwing moth on a ...

Most gardeners appreciate the importance of pollinators -- animals, chiefly insects, that carry pollen from one flower to ...

On a quiet street in Wilmette, Illinois, native plants bloom in broad sweeps and bright bursts, bringing color and life to ...

The adult pūriri moth was seen sitting among dozens of her tiny eggs on Tiritiri Matangi Island, wildlife experts said. Street View Image from March 2017 ©2025 Google In New Zealand, the pūriri moth ...

Hummingbirds are unique to the Americas. They are known for their vibrant colors and agility. Over 360 species exist, with Ecuador as a hotspot. These tiny birds have incredible memory and visit many ...

Some hummingbirds will embark on their fall migration, a move tracked by birdwatchers nationwide who are eager to spot these tiny birds fluttering in their gardens or to their feeders. But ...

Researchers discovered that bees use flight movements to sharpen brain signals, enabling them to recognize patterns with remarkable accuracy. A digital model of their brain shows that this ...

It is not at all uncommon for me to see some fairly interesting things on my regular morning walk down to my Thinking Chair. I do my best to remember to scan my surroundings as I mosey along, but I ...