To understand this phenomenon more closely, let us take a look at seven things snakes do when they are undergoing brumation. These are strange but important elements of a snake’s behaviour. During ...
A bear cruising past your yard once is kind of thrilling. A bear repeatedly visiting to tear apart garbage cans or worse is ...
Don't let the chill of winter fool you — it is actually one of the most active times of year for countless species across ...
After several years of “tomato failure” I had the healthiest, most beautiful, most productive tomato plants in history. Well, ...
Your garden might not be looking its best through winter, but you can fill your home with houseplants to get your green-fingered kick and lift your spirits.
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12 misunderstood animal pests in your yard

Four experts defend their favorite animal pests, and explain why these helpful neighbors deserve to be a part of your yard's ...
Wildfires rage, yet many snakes slither on. Here’s how ancient survival tricks may be helping reptiles outlast climate-driven ...
Since the time of the dinosaurs, cycad plants may have attracted insects using infrared light. It may be the world's oldest ...
Buff-leaf hawkmoth larvae and pupae hiss by forcing air through spiracles, using breath-powered sounds to deter predators.
Snake plants survive drought, but that trait doesn't help them so much in winter, when their growth slows. Get winter ...
Think black bears are deep in hibernation all winter? Think again! According to the Wildlife Rehabilitators' Association of ...
Honeybees stay active during winter. They form a protective ball around the queen bee. Honey provides the necessary calories needed to keep them warm ...