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Chris sets us straight about spider venom.

The lowly mushroom is often scorned as a pest, but as Chris explains fungi perform a unique and useful function in the natural world.

Zebra mussels and the Asian Longhorned Beetle are recent invaders that have threatened our wilderness, but as Chris explains flora as well as fauna can affect the neighborhood.

Fluttering around your garden in the early fall, Monarchs seem like delicate creatures, but as Chris explains, these butterflies are built for endurance.

The semi-annual rite of migration performed by many of our winged friends is an event of staggering endurance, Chris explains why they go through all that trouble.