The Xerces blue butterfly went extinct along the San Francisco coast some 80 years ago. But scientists have identified a ...

A simple neural change alters mating preferences in male butterflies, aiding rapid behavioral evolution, researchers report.

Adopted in 1911, the Colorado state flag features bold colors of blue, white, red, and gold, representing the sky, ...

Monarch butterflies are making their flight north after wintering in Mexico. Here's what to know about the fascinating, fragile traveler.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the reopening of the public comment period for a proposed rule to list the ...

Ninety-two years ago, the American Goldfinch became Iowa’s state bird. Today, Iowans are calling for a state horse, fish and ...

The Native Plant Garden celebrates the botanical wealth that naturally occurs in Arkansas, showcasing species that evolved to ...

The Japanese Garden achieves something remarkable—it transports you thousands of miles away while somehow also feeling ...

Seasonal hits like the Shamrock Shake and fish dinners are vanishing soon—here’s what to order before they’re gone ...

A new study compiling butterfly surveys across the country found a 22% overall decline, while seven species found in Maine ...

MADISON, Wis. — The Sand County Foundation has named Alex Erickson of Grand Forks as associate director of the Leopold Conservation Award program. Erickson, who began his new job March 17, will play a ...

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservationa and Natural Resources (DCNR) is reminding Pennsylvanians and visitors that state parks and forests remain open and ready to welcome campers, hikers, and ...