The following article is from the book Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Nature Calls.(Image credit: Joi Ito)What happens when the delicate balance of nature tips in such a way that a particular animal population spikes...

The forecast for La Crosse, Wisconsin, is for continuing mayflies. According to the National Weather Service, conditions are perfect for the emergence of mayflies along the upper Mississippi River, and the area teems wit...

Denver, Colorado is home to tens of thousands of stray cats. They form colonies and breed uncontrollably. Destroying or relocating the cats only opens up space for more cats to move in. Local animal welfare groups are tr...