Missouri’s state symbols showcase the items, plants, animals and places that form the unique culture the Show-Me State is known for. State symbols are meant to be educational, especially for ...

The other day, I got an email message from a good friend of mine, Brigitte Berry, a rare native Virgin Islander who loves ...

Centuries ago this tree was used for all kinds of medicinal properties of its bark and pods. The name of catalpa originated ...

New research suggests long-billed curlews keep an ear out for warnings from prairie dogs in order to hide from predators and protect their nests ...

A brown and white bird with two black bands across its chest, the killdeer is known for its shrill whistle, a two-syllable ...

Native to North America, catalpa trees in June display clusters of white bell-shaped flowers before producing their ...

Most bird species don’t fly above a few thousand feet in the air. But there are a few outliers. Here are some of the species that push the boundaries of their aerial potential – with a focus on the ...