Of the two forms of this species, the summer form (seen here) is a candidate for the most beautiful of our local butterflies. Credit: PHOTO BY BILL DANIELSON As we begin the month of July, we find ...

The most beautiful butterflies in the world: People have been interested in butterflies for hundreds of years because of their bright colors and complicated wing patterns. But the prettiest ...

TOWNSEND — Joy Marzolf, of The Joys of Nature, has loved animals from the time she was a child growing up in New England, exploring nature, and spending time outdoors. Now her passion is sharing her ...

As we begin the month of July, we find ourselves in an interesting moment in the year. Most of the birds have already had their first round of chicks, and some species may try for another round of ...

A patch of brightly colored garden flowers with butterflies - Molishka/Shutterstock There's just something magical about a garden full of blossoms and butterflies. And while there are many ways to ...

They don’t roar, sting, or make much noise– but butterflies still manage to hold their own in nature. Their colourful wings aren’t just pretty to look at; they’ve evolved over time to help them ...

Take a closer look at how 2025’s best nature photos turn everyday wild moments into stunning stories of life on Earth. Every year, the Nature’s Best Photography Award brings together photographers who ...

HGTV has named the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix the most beautiful garden in Arizona. Other notable gardens in Arizona include the Japanese Friendship Garden and Boyce Thompson Arboretum. HGTV ...

Over the past 20 years the U.S. butterfly population has declined 22%, a dramatic loss that has scientists concerned. "The easy number to think about is the total number of butterflies in your yard.

Although there are over 17,500 species of butterflies in the world, only about 4% of them can be found in the US, with the most often sighted being the cabbage white butterfly. Therefore, it’s no ...

“The wing was in perfect shape," said Janine Bendicksen, director of wildlife rehabilitation at the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, N.Y. New York City veterinarians performed a wing transplant ...