Kim Frisbie writes that the island's gardens need native plants because native insects depend on them. Adding them can attract birds and butterflies.

A kaleidoscope of painted lady butterflies swept across San Diego County this weekend, swarming beaches from Carlsbad to Pacific Beach and beyond.

Crises erupt across the world with alarming regularity, and yet the biannual fashion shows press on, with designers creating a compelling distraction as if escapism were a duty.

The arogos skipper is an endangered butterfly that was once common throughout much of the United States but has since been reduced to a few small populations. Researchers are studying a population in ...

Blazy took his cue from a quote from Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel: “We need dresses that crawl and dresses that fly.” The collection was structured around that tension — plain against spectacular, function ...

In layman's terms, a "weed" is a plant that grows where it is not wanted, the expert explains. But it isn't just about ...

The perfect plants to attract these pollinators and create a biodiverse yard ...

Late last year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced rule changes that would impact habitats and listing or delisting ...

When you live your life surrounded by nature, you have to be aware that sometimes forest creatures are going to make their way into your backyard. Some are great to ...

Study shows caterpillars match ant rhythms with precise vibrations, strengthening their chances of being protected inside ...

If you were small enough to fit inside an ant nest, you would hear it as much as you would see it. The walls shiver with tiny ...