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NATURE
Explore the role of these weather systems in transporting moisture from the tropics and spreading it worldwide.
Did you know that sea turtles can dive up to 3000 feet deep and migrate thousands of miles? Learn more intriguing facts about these incredible creatures.
Explore some big facts about moose, from their antler combat to the mystery behind their declining populations.
From a book no one can decipher and puzzling disappearances to unsolved crimes and beyond, many of these historical mysteries still have us scratching our heads.
Why are sloths so slow? Discover these fascinating facts about sloths, from their unique anatomy to their surprising swimming abilities.
There are sparkling glacial lakes, breathtaking sunsets, and mountains disappearing into clouds in this high-def tribute to Grand Teton National Park.
Mother Nature can be scary, as these films full of homicidal bunnies, pissed-off piranhas, and one mutated bear prove.
Napoleon needed cash fast, so he made the U.S. an offer it couldn’t refuse.
In the 1960s, one in 35 movies featured someone getting sucked into quicksand.
Watch up close as one Cape sundew plant uses its tentacles to trap and entomb an insect.
There's much more to the Wyoming landmark than what you saw in ’Close Encounters of the Third Kind.’
Red foxes, barn owls, and American alligators are just a few beasts that make scary sounds.
Caves and volcanoes don’t often go hand-in-hand in our imaginations, but the second most common type of cave in the world is made from the power of volcanoes.
A study shows that bed bugs love dirty clothes. Follow these tips to keep them from hitching a ride home with you.
Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve is kicking off its Fat Bear Week tournament—and the competition looks as fierce, and chonky, as ever.
Spring isn't the only time of year the gardens are worth visiting.
The North American parrots vanished mysteriously in the early 20th century. Now scientists are closer to solving their disappearance.
On September 23, 2023, you can visit the Statue of Liberty, Alcatraz Island, or any of the 400-plus other monuments, parks, and historical sites overseen by the National Park Service for free.