It may be frustrating to find a bird nesting in your patio umbrella or a deer happily munching on your favorite plants, but that doesn't mean you can simply trap, kill, or relocate them. From ...

Whether you're cultivating a sprawling sanctuary or tending to a tiny patio, it's only natural to envision a garden that feels like a true expression of your personality. Perhaps you pick out your ...

Some backyard animals may seem scary, but they play a vital role in keeping your garden healthy. Animals like bats, snakes, and toads help control pests that can damage your plants and soil. Creatures ...

Your backyard is a bustling ecosystem filled with fascinating creatures that often go unnoticed. These small animals play vital roles in maintaining balance in your garden, from pest control to ...

This week was a bittersweet one at the zoo. Visitors to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, with their panda-patterned hats and panda umbrellas, flooded in to say farewell to the zoo’s three ...

Source: Anil Öztas, via Wikimedia Commons. Chickens are experiencing a surge in popularity. In the U.S. alone, there are an estimated 85 million backyard or household chickens, making them the third ...

The real H5N1 risk at your bird feeder isn't the food or the feeder itself. The actual culprit is something most people never ...