The northern cardinal seems an obvious choice for Indiana’s state animal. Its vivid red feathers stand out against winter ...

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For this installment of "From the Archives," we answer a reader question about the monk parakeets and grackles in Austin.

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The invasive Asian swamp eel is threatening the Florida Everglades by disrupting the food web. This predatory fish has caused ...

Winter may mean less work in the garden, but there’s still a lot you can do to positively impact the birds in your community.

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