Turtle-y Awesome: Eastern Box Turtles
This native species is the official amphibian of North Carolina. Each turtle has a shell as distinct as a thumbprint.
This native species is the official amphibian of North Carolina. Each turtle has a shell as distinct as a thumbprint.
Come springtime, keep an eye and ear out for these adorable aquatic creatures that are abundant in our local ponds and creeks
It’s easy it is to attract these cheerful native birds to your yard with the right birdhouse and plantings
The deciduous shrub Lindera benzoin is an early-spring delight in the Piedmont when its delicate yellow blooms light up its bare branches.
Close encounters with our state’s only wild feline — the fierce, fast and rarely-seen Lynx rufus, or bobcat.
It’s easy to identify trees by their leaves — but could you do it without looking up? Take this quiz before your next woodland walk.
North Carolina’s eight species of this delightful, noisy bird have some cool adaptations… and serve an important role in our ecosystem.
Take time during this crisp month to admire the abundance of fall color in our area and the intricate beauty of a single leaf.
A bizarre fungus that infects different kinds of insect can cause strange behavior — and frightening alterations to their bodies.
Lepidoptera — the larval stage of butterflies and moths — come in all shapes and colors. Here are a few especially cool ones you can find.
Native milkweed, a common pollinator plant in our area, has a unique structure and an important role in our environment.
A North Carolina nature writer takes chilly trip to southern Nebraska to see thousands of Sandhill Cranes in their winter roosting spot.
The duel emergence of Brood XIX and Brood XIII periodical cicadas means an influx of cicadas this spring — here’s why this is so remarkable.
Take a closer look at these fuzzy, fascinating pollinators — they have some bizarre behaviors and specialized skills.