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9 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day From Home

While many of us are stuck at home due to COVID-19, you can still celebrate Earth Day with these virtual events.

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Iceland Encourages Residents to Hug a Tree for Five Minutes to Combat Loneliness

If they have no one to hug in quarantine, Icelanders are being urged to find the nearest tree and hug it for at least five minutes a day.

How to Watch Flowers Bloom Around the World From Home

From Washington, D.C.'s cherry blossoms to Japan's sakura trees, here are the flower blooms to watch online this year.

10 Fascinating Animal Documentaries You Can Stream Right Now

These animal documentaries will take you on a cinematic journey around the globe, from the depths of the ocean to the skies above.

If LEGO bricks can survive children, they can survive anything.

A LEGO Brick Could Survive In the Ocean for Up to 1300 Years

LEGO bricks have always been durable, but new research in the UK indicates they might actually be able to survive the harshest of conditions.

The National Park Service's Investigative Services Branch handles crime in the park system.

The Long Branch of the Law: Inside the National Park Service's Criminal Investigations Unit

When a serious crime occurs in a national park, rangers don't call local law enforcement or the FBI. They call the ISB, a little-known team of investigators responsible for 85 million acres of public land.

7 Animal Crossings Around the World

Animal crossings, also known as animal bridges or wildlife overpasses, protect animals from traffic and promote genetic diversity.

You’ll Be Able to Buy Some of Fiona the Hippo’s Poop to Fertilize Your Garden

As part of its zero-waste initiative, the Cincinnati Zoo is turning all the poop produced by its animals into fertilizer—including Fiona the hippo.

Fat Bats Might Be Resistant to Deadly White-Nose Syndrome

Good news: chubby little brown bats might be genetically resistant to white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that’s killed more than 5.5 million bats since it was first documented in 2006.

Watch: Rare ‘Ice Volcanoes’ Are Erupting on a Michigan Beach

The ice volcanoes spotted on a Lake Michigan beach are a natural result of the lake's tides in freezing temperatures.

These Eco-Friendly Bags Are Organic and Break Down in 18 Months or Less

Made with vegetable starch, these bags will cause minimal harm to the environment once they've broken down.

A curious sloth says hello after members of the Jaguar Rescue Center reunited her with her baby.

5 Ways You Can Help the Jaguar Rescue Center Save Costa Rica’s Wildlife

This Costa Rica animal rescue center houses every kind of animal, from spider monkeys to sea turtles.

Funko Creates Australian Firefighter and Koala Figure to Benefit Animal Wildfire Victims

All proceeds from the "Bushfire Heroes" Funko Pop! dolls will be used to support animals displaced by the wildfires in Australia.

Fireflies Could Be Headed Toward Extinction

Firefly populations are dwindling around the world, and a new study says light pollution is largely to blame.

Calling All Crocodile Hunters: You Could Get a Reward for Removing the Tire Stuck to an Indonesian Crocodile’s Head

Past rescue attempts, including one by famous animal whisperer “Panji the Adventurer,” have all failed.

Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure With This Scratch-Off National Parks Poster

With so many parks to choose from and millions of acres to explore, this poster will help you pick your next destination.

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Last Wild Grove of Wollemi Pines, the Endangered ‘Dinosaur Trees,’ Saved From Australia's Wildfires

Wollemi pines have lived on Earth for 200 million years. And without quick action from firefighters, the species' last wild population would have been wiped out for good by wildfires in Australia.

Afternoon Map: The Most Endangered Plant in Each State

This illustrated map showcases the many beautiful, unusual plant species under threat in the United States.

Video Captures Fiery Eruption of Mexico's Popocatépetl Volcano

Popocatépetl, one of Mexico’s most active volcanoes, erupted recently, and the dramatic explosion was caught on camera.

How to Use Your Crafting Skills to Help Animals Displaced by Australia's Fires

Rescue groups in Australia are looking for handmade nests, blankets, and joey pouches to provide to the animals whose homes have been destroyed by wildfires.

Move Over, Chernobyl Puppies: The Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Site Has a Vibrant Wildlife Scene, Too

The 2011 disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant led to the evacuation of 100,000 humans. But the animals don't appear to be going anywhere.

12 Ways You Can Help Australia’s Wildfire Victims

Australia has been ravaged by fires that have devastated nearly 18 million acres of land, destroyed thousands of homes, and killed an estimated 1 billion animals. Fortunately, there are ways you can help.

The World's First Human Composting Facility Is Coming to Seattle

Washington state will soon be home to the world’s first human composting facility. The process, which will cost about $5500, will turn a human body into one cubic yard of nutrient-rich soil.

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Why Thousands of 'Penis Fish' Washed Up on a California Beach

'Urechis caupo' bears a striking resemblance to a specific part of male human anatomy, but the species is usually hidden underground. Something brought them to the surface.

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