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Ever wondered what different types of caterpillars look like before they transform into butterflies? Behold these remarkable caterpillar transformations.

Farmers and scientists are increasingly observing that unusually high springtime temperatures can kill pollen and interfere with the fertilization of crops. Researchers are now searching for ways to help pollen beat the heat, including developing more heat-tolerant varieties.

Tips for Hardy Gardeners Credit ©Tom Kasper If you've been tiptoeing through your tulips lately, you've possibly noticed a significant insect problem. After you've controlled your primal urge to blast the garden with chemicals, you may be looking for some organic solutions, but as Tom Kasper explains in this edition of Tips for Hardy Gardeners, they're not for the faint hearted. [This episode of Tips for Hardy Gardeners - and pest control in your garden -  is rated Radio-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned).  ​Parents may find some material unsuitable for children younger than 14. Contains ...

The  Associated Press reports Charlie Wooley, head of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) Great Lakes regional office, said the monarch butterfly’s protection status would be subject to annual review going forward, but that no further action would be taken for several years due to the number of other creatures awaiting consideration under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). “We conducted an intensive, thorough review using a rigorous, transparent science-based process and found that the monarch meets listing criteria under the Endangered Species Act,” FWS Director Aurelia Skip...