Called the âIndiana banana,â âcustard appleâ and other handles, the pawpaw (Asimina triloba) tree grows through the southeast and lower Midwest.
Whether you call them trash bandits or just âcoons, most everyone in Iowa has met this prominent Midwest mammal. See how well you know your local masked bandit.
âLeaves of three, let it be.â Many of us had this mantra drilled into us as children, and we continue to repeat it when we venture into the woods today.
As the eons have seen many species come and go across the globe, you may be surprised by some of the species that once called what we now know as Iowa home.
If you like to know the name of the spider on your porch or what that prairie-looking flower is in your garden, youâll appreciate these identification resources
Whether they walk on land or paddle in the river, the 13 species of turtles in Iowa are more complex than meets the eye. See how much turtle trivia you know.
