Nobody knows why this snowy owl is orange
Bird experts agree Creamsicle is rare — and potentially even unique  — in its colouring. But they disagree about what’s ...
Study shows huge declines in most butterfly species across continental US
A study compiled data from more than 76,000 butterfly surveys across the continental U.S. The declines seen in the last 20 ...
12 gorgeous botanical gardens you can visit for free
Visit the 15-acre grounds at the former estate of the late Walter and Leonore Annenberg, including nine acres of desert ...
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Written by Celtic monks 1,200 years ago, this rare Irish treasure is tucked away in a Michigan library
The Hackley Public Library stuns with its high ceilings and painted-glass windows. There’s plenty to discover in Muskegon’s ...
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This Intrepid Team of Bee Lovers Are Doing Everything They Can to Save Rare Native Species From Extinction
Iridescent sweat bees, hairy-faced mining bees, tiny Perdita minima the size of a gnat. Thanks to swarms of apiary ...
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Why Birds Matter, and Are Worth Protecting
They help the environment, but they also help our souls. In 2018 we’ll explore the wonder of birds, and why we can’t live without them. An American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) comes into ...
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The 9,200-Acre State Park In Oregon That’s Too Beautiful To Keep Secret
Oregon hides a waterfall wonderland just 26 miles east of Salem that feels like stepping into a fantasy novel—minus the talking animals (though I wouldn’t rule them out entirely). Silver Falls State ...
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Three rare birds including American duck seen in Oxfordshire
The species is in the red list of the UK conservation status showing just how rare a sighting is. According to RSPB, the Black Redstart is a small Robin-sized bird that has adapted to live at the ...
‘Rarely encountered’ bird species spotted in Kazakhstan — some for first time. See them
However, the birds that call the West Siberian Plain home, whether as residents or travelers, have been poorly documented — ...
Identify (and appreciate) birds and plants with these 5 titles
Using her signature nature sketches, Leslie highlights key identification clues such as beak shape, coloring, flight patterns and behavior. She encourages readers to follow their natural curiosity and ...
Ponies let loose on moors to munch down overgrowth
A herd of hardy Exmoor ponies has been released on moorland to help drive the restoration of natural habitats and boost bird ...