NATURE

The sprawling Yellowstone National Park sees enough criminal activity to warrant its own jail facility, court, and judge. Sentences can include fines and even a lifetime ban from the premises.

Humans have a pretty long lifespan, but it's nothing compared to that of a deep sea sponge, one of the oldest animals on Earth.

Whether their fame lasted for 15 minutes or a lifetime, the notoriety these animals received was well-deserved.

Scientists estimate that roughly 8.7 million species of plants and animals roam the Earth today. And some of them might haunt your dreams.

A giant crocodile named Gustave is said to have killed dozens of people in Burundi. His legend continues to haunt the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

See what it looks like to fly down Angel Falls—the inspiration for Paradise Falls in 2009’s ‘Up’—in glorious 5K.

Goodbye, beaches. Hello, fall foliage. From the Grand Canyon to Kauai, Hawaii, here’s where to head this autumn.

Though humans and koalas don't have much in common, there is one big similarity: fingerprints. Koalas have looping fingerprints just like humans, and some might not be able to tell them apart.

After sharks, piranhas are one of the world’s most misunderstood fish. They have a reputation for ferocity that's not quite deserved.

What is a murder hornet, a.k.a. an Asian giant hornet? An invasive species that likes to tear the heads off honeybees.

Just days after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake, Haiti is now dealing with a tropical depression. Here’s how you can help.

Discover Amazon's Outlet store and all the sales on big-ticket items like tech and furniture so you can save more money.