Honey badgers are not actually named for their love of honey, in fact, they raid bee hives to loot the delicious, protein-rich larva inside, which seems like an overly complicated way to get protein.

Despite the high stakes, the tiny caterpillar in the lab in Albuquerque, N.M., was not given a name. It’s the last known ...

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PORT TOWNSEND — A regional partnership will put Olympia oysters at the center of science, restoration, hands-on learning and ocean stewardship. Starting early next year, Northwest Maritime (NWM) will ...

Andy recommends letting the top inch or two of soil dry out completely between waterings. If you haven’t already added horticultural grit to the soil, it’s worth putting a layer of gravel or sand over ...

From silencing squeaky metalworks to killing weeds, cooking oil does more than impart delicious flavors to food. But as with everything, there are caveats.

Composting is beneficial to gardeners and the environment, but to make the most of it, you need to discover which method best suits your situation and needs.

Don't provide a birdbath just to let it get so dirty that winged visitors decide to fly elsewhere. Here's why you should change that water regularly.

In the middle of the Christmas dinner season, anisakis is back in the conversation: hake, anchovies in vinegar, ceviche, ...

Bees that once hovered around flowers and wasps that appeared at picnic tables almost vanish overnight. The inevitable ...

When you think about Western North Carolina’s wildlife, you probably picture black bears, deer, or even hellbenders. But ...

From an elusive jaguar to an industrious beaver, photographers captured iconic animal moments around the world.