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The high-altitude forest here is the perfect microclimate for the species, and it’s one of the few places in the world where you can hear butterflies flying because of their great numbers. The ...

A corner of south Manchester with ‘immense’ wildlife has been declared a nature reserve.

According to a new article, “Butterfly populations flutter bye,” published in the journal Science, butterflies are dying at ...

The hard work to transform land degraded by mining and pollution offers multiple benefits for the environment and citizens.

About 90% of flowering plants rely on animals to transfer their pollen and optimize reproduction, making pollination one of ...

Fruit. Although kiwi vines generally need a colder winter than Southern California’s in order to flower and fruit, the Fuzzy ...

Knowing how to attract butterflies and bees is important to create a thriving ecosystem, and garden experts say agastache has ...

A new map released this week gives us a clear view of the continent as if its massive sheet of ice has been removed.

The first day of spring is March 20. Here's what's happening in Columbus. Columbus will hold a variety of events to enjoy ...

Summer is not far off, with plenty of warm weather ahead. Plan now so you know what flowers to grow, ones you can cut and bring indoors to enjoy.