John James Audubon didn't establish the Audubon Society, but he did create of America's most iconic works of natural history, 'The Birds of America.' He also had controversial views about vultures.

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A 45-minute train ride from Amsterdam, Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands is home to millions of flowers, including the tulips the region is known for.
The ancient Greeks and Romans gorged themselves while lying down, but medical professionals say eating (and digesting) in a reclined position isn't such a good idea.
As the resident "Bark Ranger" at Glacier National Park in Montana, Gracie helps protect both humans and wildlife.
They're both cute and fluffy with big ears, but that's where the similarities end. It gets even more complicated when bunnies and jackrabbits are thrown into the mix …
Planning a trip to Japan in April or May? You're in luck. There's a good chance you'll get to see both cherry blossoms and wisteria.
Warning: The photos embedded in this article might make you want to run to your local pharmacy to pick up some allergy medicine.
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City was founded 150 years ago, and people have been lining up to get tickets ever since.
Climbers face many risks while scaling Denali: avalanches, altitude sickness, bears, and now, melting piles of poop.
Visitors to Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon in Iceland nearly doubled after Justin Bieber shot a music video there—but is the pop star really to blame for the site's closure?
The warty comb jelly forms an anus only when it needs to defecate, and it may hold clues to how the anus evolved millions of years ago.
Did your favorite make the list of TripAdvisor's "Travelers' Choice" beaches? Of the top 10, seven are in Florida.
Whether you’ve made the trek yourself or seen it on a postcard, the Grand Canyon is one of the most instantly recognizable sights in the United States. But how well do you really know the Colorado River’s most famous handiwork?
With their comical expressions and orange beaks full of fish, Atlantic puffins and their kin are some of the most recognizable birds on the planet. Read on for more puffin facts.
The Bramble Cay melomys was a tiny rodent that lived on a tiny Australian island. The now-extinct animal was killed off by climate change, scientists say.
The celebrated photographer—who was born on this day in 1902—once mutilated his own negatives. On purpose.
Recent reports claimed a large number of stink bugs were wiped out by the recent cold snap that swept through the Midwest and Northeast. It turned out to be too good to be true.
Belgium's Hallerbos forest turns blue each spring when innumerable bluebells blanket the ancient woodland.
Armenian photographer Suren Manvelyan won't reveal his secret technique, but his new type of wildlife photography—up-close animal eye shots—is a sight to see.
Endangered animals like the Alabama beach mouse, Indiana bat, Louisiana pine snake, and Carolina northern flying squirrel need our help.
Yes, there have actually been a few cases of little dogs being blown away in the past—but there are other reasons to take extra precautions this winter, too.
Will Burrard-Lucas's photographs, taken at night with a camera trap, may be the best images of an African black leopard ever captured.