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Lonely at the Top: Protecting Hyperion, the World's Tallest Tree

Redwood National Park is home to Hyperion, the world's tallest tree. But you won't find it marked on any maps—and that's for its own good.

Polluted Rivers Could Turn Fish Into Meth Addicts, Study Says

Fish may become addicted to methamphetamine leaching into urban waterways, a new lab-based study suggests.

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Win a Weeklong Safari to Track Gorillas With Experts in Uganda While Helping to Preserve Wilderness

Omaze is running a sweepstakes where someone could win a luxury, weeklong safari to track gorillas and chimpanzees with experts in Uganda.

An aerial view of Australia's Heart Reef.

17 Forbidden Places You Can't Visit

From an island infested with snakes to a vault holding a very special secret recipe, these dangerous, mysterious, or otherwise forbidden places are off-limits to the public.

The sounds of the Congo are more accessible than ever.

Listen to More Than 1 Million Hours of Sounds from the Republic of Congo's Rainforests

Cornell University's Elephant Listening Project has captured the sounds of gorillas and other animals in an effort to study their habits and curb poaching.

Study Finds Spiders Are Victorious in Battles Against Snakes

A recent study looked at hundreds of records of spiders killing and eating snakes—even snakes many times their size.

Crow vs. Raven: What’s the Difference?

“That’s so raven.” —You, when you spot a black bird with a big curved beak and a diamond-shaped tail.

11 Hefty Facts About Hippos

They look docile and sluggish in those popular nature documentaries, but hippopotamuses have a violent side.

The Kuroshio Current colliding with the Oyashio Current.

The Current That Carried Shipwrecked Sailors Across the Pacific

The Kuroshio Current has swept wayward ships from Japan's waters to the North American shore.

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15 Refreshing Quotes About Summer

Here are 15 quotes celebrating summer vibes from famous musicians, writers, artists, scientists, and more.

Why Does Grass Make Us Itch?

The inviting green stuff is supposed to bring us closer to nature. Instead, grass creates a stinging, itchy sensation. What gives?

Sir David Attenborough attends the launch of the London Wildlife Trust's new flagship nature reserve Woodberry Wetlands on April 30, 2016 in London.

11 Amazing Facts About Sir David Attenborough

As if he wasn't already revered for being the world's best-known naturalist, Sir David Attenborough also gave us Monty Python.

The Pacific Crest Trail is just one of the world’s longest treks.

10 of the World’s Longest Hiking Trails

Young explorers and retirees alike are donning sturdy boots and reconnecting with the great outdoors on long trails all over the world.

51 Must-Visit National Park Properties Across America

From Acadia to Zion, these are the best U.S. national park properties in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.

The chocolate frog on a very green leaf.

Scientists Have Identified a New ‘Chocolate Frog’ Species

We simply have to assume that at least one researcher made some reference to Harry Potter’s chocolate frogs when they found it.

Weather Advisory: It’s Raining Cicada Pee

If you plan on hiking where the Brood X cicadas have emerged this summer, bring an umbrella to block the cicada pee (or at least wear a hat).

Watch a Time-Lapse Video of Brood X Cicadas Emerging

Brood X cicada shells are covering surfaces in many parts of the United States, and this creepy video shows how they got there.

Crowd Gathers at Abandoned Gas Station to See Rare Corpse Flower in Bloom

When a California nursery owner realized his rare corpse flower was blooming, he found a way to share it with as many people as possible.

7 of the Most Destructive Invasive Insects

They may be small, but these invasive insects have caused serious damage to agriculture and the environment since invading the U.S.

7 of the Most Destructive Invasive Insects

They may be small, but these invasive insects have caused serious damage to agriculture and the environment since invading the U.S.

7 of the Most Destructive Invasive Insects

They may be small, but these invasive insects have caused serious damage to agriculture and the environment since invading the U.S.

Could You Beat a Grizzly Bear in a Fight? Some People Think They Can

According to a YouGov poll, most (but not all) people think they could beat a rat. Some also think they could defeat bears and lions.

A fox near the Chernobyl power plant in 2017.

Chernobyl May Not Be Habitable for Humans for Another 24,000 Years, But Wildlife Is Thriving

Rare animal species in Chernobyl, from lynxes to wild horses, seem to be weathering all that radiation relatively well.

The abandoned Dyatlov party tent as it was found by searchers.

How Disney's Frozen Led to a Breakthrough in Russia's Dyatlov Pass Mystery

Sixty-two years ago, nine hikers died in what's now Dyatlov Pass in Russia after fleeing their tent for unknown reasons. Using models inspired by Disney's 'Frozen,' scientists have come up with an explanation for the incident.

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