Nature

Care for plants and animals in their natural environment is the goal of environmental managers. Management of resources is a balancing act of leveraging the needs of the plants and animals in...

Animals and plants are both categories, or kingdoms, of living organisms. Typically, these organism groups are considered to be quite different from each other. Plants are generally fixed to the...

Flowers depend on insects and other animals to help in the plant's reproductive efforts. By providing attractive scents and colorful leaflike appendages, the flower becomes more appealing and the...

The viral disease rabies can infect any warm-blooded mammal. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services website, there are between 7,000 and 8,000 new cases in the U.S....

Skunks are infamous for the odor of the spray they produce to ward off danger. However, as unpleasant as their odor might be, it is preferable to something else that skunks have the ability to...

Invasive plants and animals are an often-talked about menace in environmental and biological news. They travel by many different methods and affect ecosystems all over the world.

Rain forest trees can reach heights up to 150 feet. The dense top layer of these trees is known as the canopy. The rain forest canopy plays a vital role in maintaining the overall health of the...

Plants and animal species are important to the ecological balance on which all life forms, including humans, depend. Plants and animals are important food, pharmaceutical and chemical resources....

In 1973, Congress passed the Endangered Species Act to provide protection to animals and plants that had the potential to become extinct. An endangered animal is at risk of extinction in all or...

"Summer" is naturally a flexible term when speaking about ecosystems, which can exist in a variety of different climates where summers may be wildly different from each other. In some places...

There are few encounters in nature more exciting than seeing a large animal in the water. There are specific steps to help to make dramatic photos of these special encounters.

The tracks left behind by smaller animals are sometimes much more difficult to identify than those of larger ones. Smaller animals have less weight, so they often leave only partial tracks in mud,...

Plants, or flora, are the primary producers of an ecosystem. They absorb sunlight and carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and use water and minerals from the soil to make their own food. They...

There are always certain flowers that people love to plant, and that rabbits, and other animals, love to eat! Here are a few tips for getting your flowers to grow, without going to extreme...

Desert plants and animals must adapt both physically and behaviorally to survive in a harsh environment. In the desert, survival depends on using energy efficiently and conserving water.

The Middle East is home to two major deserts which host an array of animal species able to survive the extreme climate and landscapes. Though biodiversity is relatively scarce in these deserts...

Even considering the bitterly cold temperatures of the arctic region, many animals live and thrive in the northern arctic. These animals have adapted to the frigid temperatures and howling winds,...

Just as humans must adapt to their environment in order to survive, plants and animals must also do so. Animals find or build shelter for protection based on their habitat's makeup. Some burrow...

In 1973, the U.S. government passed the Endangered Species Act meant to protect critically imperiled plant and animal species from extinction. There are several criteria that animals must fit to...

Coral reef striped cleaning shrimp are characterized by two red stripes that run down the middle of the back. Identify striped cleaning shrimp with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video...

Garden eels are small eels that burrow into sands of coral reefs. Identify garden eels with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.

In recent years, there have been several reports of elephants attacking and even killing people. It is difficult to determine why these normally docile creatures are suddenly attacking for no...

The importance of trees cannot be overstated. Sure they can be cut down and used as wood, which has been important throughout history. But it's likely that if not for trees, human life on earth...

Watching wildlife is a great way to interact with nature without affecting your surroundings or causing any stress in the environment. Depending on where you live, it can also be a simple outdoor...

Even experienced seismologists cannot accurately predict exactly when an earthquake will hit a specific area. However, we can watch for changes in the natural environment for some clues. Also,...

A tide pool is an area of water formed off of the ocean that is surrounded by rocks. A unique environment that changes daily, a tide pool is a habitat for sea life and provides food for other...

So you think that you may have orphaned, injured or displaced wildlife in your yard? Before you pick up the phone to contact Animal Control, observe the animal and gather information. If you do...

For outdoor enthusiasts, there's nothing like being up close and personal with wildlife. For most people, the safest way to get there is through the lens of a camera. Photographing animals in...