An extinct relative of the howler monkey may have been the first leaf-eating primate in South and Central America ...

Hidden near the ocean in Los Angeles, the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine offers swans, gardens, and quiet paths that ...

I am not a native of Southern California. Since moving here over a decade ago, I have heard stories of the infamous wild parrots that are heard long before they are seen. Yet, I have never seen any ...

Learn what a hermit thrush looks like and where to find one. Also find out what the bird's song sounds like and what the bird eats.

Ant colony nests are known for their impenetrability. These highly organized insect societies will soon detect an intruder’s ...

When it comes to spectacular scenery combined with historic charm, the Niles Canyon Railway in Sunol delivers an experience that’s hard to beat. This vintage railway offers a journey through one of ...

Thousands of snow geese touch down at a Pennsylvania reservoir each spring, turning sunrise into a loud, swirling liftoff that draws big crowds. A few dozen birdwatchers gather before dawn ...

Mycologists cultivated fungi they found in post-wildfire landscapes to understand the evolutionary traits behind their ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...