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Don't bet on finding one of these on St. Patrick's Day

Here Are Your Chances of Finding a Four-Leaf Clover This St. Patrick's Day

Your chances of finding a four-leaf clover are one in thousands, but there are some steps you can take to increase your luck.

Pheromone Traps Could Eradicate Murder Hornets With the Lure of Sex

A new study is proposing an innovative way to eradicate invasive murder hornets: literal thirst traps laced with pheromones.

See What the Inside of a Volcano Looks Like, Courtesy of Some Unlucky Drones

Two unlucky drones were sacrificed to capture this incredible footage from inside an active volcano's crater.

Study Suggests That Some Sharks Sleep—And They Keep Their Eyes Open When They Do

A new study suggests that some sharks do sleep, even though they appear to be wide-awake when they're catching up on theirs Zs.

Save Up to 60 Percent Off Thousands of Products at Backcountry’s Winter Clearance Sale

During Backcountry’s Winter Clearance Sale, customers can save up to 60 percent off coats and outerwear from brands like The North Face and Patagonia.

You Can Win a $4.3 Million Lake Tahoe Home Thanks to This Omaze Sweepstakes

Omaze is currently offering a sweepstakes where people can enter for the chance to win a $4.3 million Lake Tahoe home.

An osprey flies while carrying a fish in its talons.

11 Facts About Ospreys

Ospreys were once threatened by hunting and pesticides, but these birds of prey made a dramatic comeback.

Leaves of the Conophytum bilobum succulent.

Your Plant Addiction Is Fueling a Succulent Poaching Crisis

Rare succulents native to California and South Africa are being poached to meet soaring demand from houseplant collectors.

Doctors in Canada Can Prescribe Annual National Park Passes to Patients

Soon, patients in Canada will have a good reason to make spending more time in national parks part of their regular health routine.

Meet the Sea Slug With the Disposable Penis

Fans of '90s alternative music may recall King Missile's big single, "Detachable Penis." While the song may have been silly, it turns out than in the animal world, the idea isn't all that bizarre—at least not to the sea slug Chromodoris reticulata.

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AllTrails Shows You the Best Biking and Hiking Trail Maps Around the World

AllTrails's database of hiking and biking trails makes exploring the great outdoors feel much less intimidating.

A spectacled flying-fox bat in Australia.

7 Misconceptions About Bats

If you're worried that a bat is looking to swoop down at any given moment and suck down a few pints of your precious blood, we've got really great news for you.

Is Catnip Bad for Dogs?

Cats on catnip can be quite fun to watch. Can dogs get in on the action? Yes, but it probably won’t be as entertaining.

Why the World's Most Venomous Snake Isn't the Deadliest

Despite being the most venomous snake in the world, the inland taipan isn't necessarily the deadliest.

The 16 Most Dangerous National Parks in the U.S.

These are the national parks where a fun vacation is most likely to turn into an emergency situation.

This Australian Bird Can Mimic the Sounds of Cameras, Chainsaws, and Car Alarms

The talented lyrebird can mimic almost any sound it's exposed to, including those of cameras, chainsaws, and car alarms.

Young female Goliath bird-eating spider.

The World’s Largest Spider Is as Big as a Newborn Puppy

Measuring nearly a foot wide and weighing more than a third of a pound, the Goliath bird-eating spider is the largest spider in the world.

If You Can't View the Northern Lights in Person, Watch This Stunning 4K Video of the Aurora Borealis Over Russia

Viewing the northern lights in a 4K video isn't quite as impressive as seeing them in person, but it is much more convenient.

11 Fascinating Facts About Chipmunks

What do chipmunks eat? Baby birds, occasionally. Do chipmunks hibernate? Yes, but not like bears do.

This compound butter includes wild garlic and dandelion.

11 Common Weeds You Can Eat

Many common yard weeds—from purslane to dandelion—are perfectly edible, if you know how to identify and prepare them.

Giant African land snail shells are about the size of an adult human's fist.

10 Huge Facts About Giant African Land Snails

The first thing you notice about giant African land snails is that they're ginormous. The second thing is that they're not limited to Africa.

Bundle Up: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts a 'Season of Shivers' Ahead, So Be Prepared for a Long, Cold Winter

According to 'The Old Farmer’s Almanac,' below-average temperatures will descend upon most of the U.S. for the 2021-2022 winter season.

Attention, Outdoor Enthusiasts: You Can Save on Thousands of Products During Backcountry's Early Black Friday Sale

Get early Black Friday deals on Patagonia, The North Face, and more top-rated brands during this Backcountry sale happening now.

Glencoe as seen from across Loch Leven in the Scottish Highlands.

You Can Become an Official Lord or Lady—and Help Protect the Scottish Highlands—For Less Than $50

For less than $50, Highland Titles will sell you a single square foot of Scottish land—making you an official lord or lady.

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