For this installment of "From the Archives," we answer a reader question about the monk parakeets and grackles in Austin.

The 2026–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans prioritize protein and recommend reducing the intake of added sugars and ultra ...

Calsbeek had yet to kill a deer that season, but in previous years, he told me, a single animal kept his family of four well ...

Despite high food prices, Americans still selected real butter as one of their foodie indulgences in the kitchen. It's no ...

Microplastics are interfering with the ocean’s role in regulating Earth’s temperature, researchers warn.Microplastics are ...

We have some fancy names for certain styles of foods such as charcuterie for a tray of appetizers and etouffee for shrimp stew. Shall we move on to “entomophagy” for ...

Learn why Alabama chose the black bear as state mammal and how conservation is guiding this shy forest neighbor’s return.

In the forests of the Sierra Nevada, the black-backed woodpecker is without parallel. The bird appears almost born of fire, ...

Hummingbirds are one of the most fascinating and beautiful creatures to watch in your garden. Follow these tips to welcome ...

From polygamous tree toads to heavy stick bugs, this year’s extensive new species discoveries are changing the way we see our ...

It’s the quiet period of the year, where many events and sites alike are running their own lists of the year. We at The Escapist are no different with our very own GOTY list awards. But, for some ...