The Times received its first report of pinkletinks, the annual sign the Vineyard is thawing after a frigid couple of months.  Gail Barmakian, Oak Bluffs resident and former select board chair in the ...

Our state’s floodplains slow down the water in our rivers, thus playing a critical role in protecting our families, friends, and properties,” said DEC Commissioner Misty Sinsigalli. “During Flood ...

The arrival of March brings both people and nature out of their winter hiding spots. When the planet revolves and rotates ...

As winter fades and spring arrives, Connecticut’s wetlands, ponds, and forests come alive with the calls of frogs and toads. These amphibians are an important and often overlooked part of the state’s ...

The first definitive sign of the approaching spring is v-shaped flocks of Canada Geese honking above my head. Although a few ...

It's here! The Peeper Frog top water lure! This hand-crafted frog has internal rattles, with the hook right at the head for great hooksets. It has a sleek design to keep the action where it's needed - ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For those who want to witness the natural phenomenon of spring breeding behavior of Wood Frogs, Spring Peepers and possible large ...

For those who want to witness the natural phenomenon of spring breeding behavior of Wood Frogs, Spring Peepers and possible large salamanders as they move into The West Woods’ woodland pools on a warm ...

When the time is right, a good love song can make all the difference. A study from UC Davis found that temperature affects the sound and quality of male frogs’ mating calls. In the colder, early weeks ...

Male Sierran chorus frogs change their breeding calls depending on the temperature, a UC Davis study found. (BenderPhoto, Getty Images) When the time is right, a good love song can make all the ...

It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights: The Muppets are back on TV! But one of them might sound a little different than you're used to. A new version of "The Muppet Show" airs as a ...