But when you slow down to look closely, you’ll discover that all trees bloom. For most species, such as familiar maples, oaks, birches, their flowers tend to be subtle. In delicate reds and greens ...

The metallic poison frog, active during daytime hours, has a long-lasting trill, or call, of 21–45 notes. While perched on leaves, the males begin calling out at dawn and vocalize for several hours ...

Each spring, usually during April, my walking takes me on a route where I visit about 10 vernal ponds. Often called "vernal pools," they tend to be small and shallow and show up in spring. "Vernal" ...

In our last article ("Gardening Undercover," March 13), we suggested ways to protect your vegetable garden from slugs, snails ...

The New Jersey and Long Island Pine Barrens are among the most flammable forests in the country and are often the site of the largest fires in our area.

Using data collected as far back as 1995, the authors found two conspicuous patterns. First, introduced species are picking ...

This time of year fills me with such joy and anticipation. Seeing old friends emerge from the ground is almost as rewarding ...

Known scientifically as Pseudacris crucifer, the spring peeper’s Latin name comes from the cross-like “X” pattern on its back ...

The rugged, diverse landscape of Sulawesi, Indonesia, has long fascinated scientists with its unique biodiversity. In a ...

The history of the Montlake neighborhood puts a new zoning proposal in perspective, and it raises questions about how Seattle ...