Many mammals have fur the color of brown and black. Why don't they have more exotic colors, like purple and neon pink?

Cardinals, blue jays, woodpeckers, and goldfinches will show up fast with sunflower, suet and thistle - but one simple seed swap can send squirrels packing.

My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...

Orioles are known for their stunning bright colors. If you want to see more around your yard, this type of feeder can help entice them to visit.

A grassroots initiative to install LED lighting systems on downtown Columbia buildings is facing pushback from wildlife ...

Icy weather left recent Christmas Bird Counts in Lancaster County with fewer observers and fewer miles traveled to count ...

It's hard to miss the fact that Twinkie is bright yellow, and it's all thanks to his official title as a Yellow Ringneck ...

Fresh ideas for a first trip, quieter stops, bigger views, and the kind of places you’ll want to bookmark for your next visit.

A $2 garden in Marion, Illinois with stone arches, a labyrinth, and peaceful ponds. Discover why this colorful space leaves ...

Hummingbirds are migrating to Florida for spring. Here's when they arrive, what species to spot and how to attract them.

Walk through a tropical rainforest, and you quickly notice a pattern in the fruits growing around you. Most are red, orange, ...

That’s one of Missouri’s best-kept secrets: incredible natural attractions hiding just off the beaten path, waiting to be ...