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Previous studies have found evidence that managed honeybees can compete with wild pollinators for floral resources, particularly when flowers are limited. More recent work has also found changes in wild-bee foraging when managed honeybees are present.

Scientists have found evidence that some moths may actually remember things they learned as caterpillars.

The idea behind No Mow May is solid: let spring lawn flowers bloom so bees and other pollinators have more food. The problem is that pollinators don’t just need help in May. They need nectar, pollen, nesting sites, shelter, and pesticide-free spaces across the whole growing season. For me, Slow Mow Season is a better fit.

Are Those Birds Trying to Break In? Why Birds Keep Hitting Windows—and What We Can Actually Do About It There’s nothing like the sickening thud of a bird hitting a window to ruin your morning meditation. And here’s the frustrating part: it usually feels random. One minute, your window looks perfectly innocent, the next, it’s basically a trap disguised as “nice natural light.” I didn’t realize this until I started digging into bird-window collisions, but glass is one of those

A squirrel in your birdhouse? Yup. It happens. Here's what to do.

Dear Field Trip, My friend says she ‘talks to crows’ and that they’re some of the smartest creatures on the planet. I find them kind of creepy — especially when they gather in those giant flocks. Are they smart, or spooky… or both?—Crow-Curious

Dear Field Trip, I know people keep saying spiders are ‘good,’ but I can’t stop screaming when I see one in the bathroom. How do I know which ones are actually helpful and which ones I should worry about? —Totally Freaked Out

Squirrels have long been the chaos gremlins of suburban lore—pillagers of seed, chewers of wires, hoarders of who-knows-what in the attic. But what if I told you they were once purposefully reintroduced to New York City… not as pests, but as heroes?

Our Nutty Neighbors Squirrel Guide is packed with squirrel myths, feeder peace-keeping tips, and wild stories from around the globe (rainbow-colored giant squirrels in India, anyone?).

Those little silhouettes you see zipping around at dusk? They’re not trying to get tangled in your hair—they’re out on the night shift, gobbling mosquitoes, pollinating plants, and quietly keeping ecosystems in balance. The problem is, many bats are in steep decline thanks to habitat loss, disease, and plain old bad PR.

Late summer through early fall isn’t just back-to-school season—it’s back-to-the-nest season for gray squirrels. Yup, these acrobatic little nut hoarders often have a second litter this time of year. Their nests, called dreys, are round bundles of leaves about the size of a basketball, tucked high in the branches.

The stereotype of birders as grandpas in socks and sandals doesn’t really hold up anymore. These days, if you show up at a community bird walk or local Audubon meetup, you’ll find all kinds of people—Gen Z, millennials, parents with strollers, twenty-somethings with tattoos and field guides. Birding has quietly become a young person’s sport, and the appeal makes total sense.

Bats. You’ve heard all the myths, but here’s the truth: bats are garden superheroes and your backyard’s best friend. These night-flying wonders do more than put on a spectacular twilight show; they’re nature’s top insect exterminators and key pollinators that help keep our ecosystems thriving. With a few simple steps and some bat-friendly additions, you can turn your yard into a bat sanctuary, helping these critters survive—and benefit your garden in the process.

House Finches almost blinked out thanks to a weird eye disease. Here’s what happened — and how you can help keep them in your yard (and off the endangered list).

Asian needle ants are expanding fast in the U.S. Learn where they are, why they sting, signs of danger, and what outdoorsy folks can do.

Cats were sacred, falcons were divine, and even beetles got the royal treatment. What ancient Egypt can teach us about loving the wild world.

Turtles feel their shells — and your old bra can help heal them. Here’s how bra fasteners are saving lives (and where to send yours).

Bees get all the glory, but they’re not the only ones pollinating your plants. Meet the weird, wild, and nocturnal guests keeping nature buzzing.

Curious what actually happens in nature during the summer solstice? Here’s what’s going on — and how to celebrate like the wild things do.

Biological diversity is more than just pretty plants and exotic animals. Here’s what it actually means—and what we can do to protect it.