Every part of the swamp, from its largest predator to its smallest insect, contributes to keeping the system in balance. ” — Milton Walker Jr. MARRERO, LA, UNITED ...

Water levels, plant life, and wildlife behavior shift constantly. What looks quiet on the surface often reflects ...

Southeastern North Carolina is a biodiversity hotspot due to its diverse environments that range from pine savannas and freshwater wetlands to coastal and ocean habitats. The region is home to a ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the ghost orchid as endangered, citing serious threats including poaching, habitat loss and environmental degradation. The ghost orchid, known ...

From sticky “flypaper” to lightning-fast suction, carnivorous plants have evolved various ingenious traps for finding the ...

Before lying on my belly in a roadside swale to photograph the incredible yellow butterwort, Pinguicula lutea, I pause to conduct a thorough check for pigmy rattlesnakes. My cronies and I have been ...

The fleeting bloom of this beautiful flower is the only clue we get when it comes to finding the most sophisticated meat-eating plant in the world. Bladderworts are carnivorous aquatic plants, with ...

A volunteer removes an invasive plant at Calamus Swamp near Circleville during a work day on Saturday. Columbus Audubon is in the process of restoring the rare natural kettle swamp and the surrounding ...