NATURE

Big Problem in the Big Easy: Invasive Cuban Treefrogs Move into Louisiana

Cuban treefrogs are a major pest in south and central Florida. Now they're in New Orleans, too.

The Surprising Role Bats Play in Making Your Margarita

The winged mammals play a vital—albeit little-appreciated—role in agave production.

Listen for Whales and Dolphins in This Live Stream from the Deep Ocean

After eavesdropping on the deep sea for years, researchers are sharing the feed with the public.

Massive Tumbleweeds Invaded a California Town, Trapping Residents in Their Homes

They stand 3 to 4 feet tall.

John Phillips, Getty Images for Tourism Australia

New Plankton Species Named After Sir David Attenborough Series Blue Planet

There are plenty of species named after Attenborough, but this is the first one to share its name with one of his documentaries.

The Canadian Village Where Sasquatches Are Said to Roam

According to Klemtu's residents, the hairy, human-like creatures have always been there, in the dense forests and remote areas across the nation’s traditional territory.

Why Some Trees in Norway Are Missing Their Rings

The village of Kåfjord is still feeling the effects of World War II.

A New NASA Map Shows Spring Is Coming Earlier Each Year

Warm temperatures mean that national parks are seeing plants emerge from winter earlier.

Watch Queen Elizabeth II and Sir David Attenborough Chat About Trees in a New Nature Documentary

The Queen wants to create a network of protected forests spanning the globe.

How to Identify Insects Just By Looking at Their Mouths

It's a skill any amateur bug hunter can learn.

7 Fast Facts About Animal Farting

Farts really can be deadly.

The Chemistry Behind the Smell of Rain

It's called petrichor, and a surprising amount of research has been done into the origins of the scent since it was first identified more than five decades ago.

Glacier National Park Cameras Capture a Black Bear Waking Up From Hibernation

We don't blame this bear for wanting to stay in its tree.

London Wants to Plant Wildflowers for All 9 Million Residents

And you don't have to be a London resident to participate in this "seed bomb."

Cow Manure and Elephant Dung Could Be Used to Make the Paper of the Future

The cellulose in animal dung has already been processed, making paper manufacturers' jobs easier.

Palm Trees in Canada? It Could Happen, Thanks to Climate Change

The tropical flora could one day be a common sight at higher latitudes.

iStock // Heinrich Hoffmann/Keystone Features/Getty Images // collage by Jen Pinkowski

When German Scientists Tried to Rename Bats and Shrews, Hitler Threatened to Send Them to War

An excerpt from Michael Ohl's 'The Art of Naming.'

Remembering Sudan, the World's Last Male Northern White Rhino

Following age-related complications, Sudan—the last male northern white rhinoceros alive—was euthanized by a team of vets in Kenya in March 2018. But his genetic material could still be used to help save the species.

Why Scientists Are Hunting Down Iguanas in Florida

The state's invasive species population is out of control.

Rachael Herman, Louisiana State University, © Stony Brook University

Poop Visible From Space Helped Scientists Find a Remote 'Supercolony' of Penguins

Scientists just discovered 1.5 million penguins living on a chain of remote Antarctic islands, thanks to satellite images of their telltale poop.

Look Up! Residents of Maine and Michigan Might Catch a Glimpse of the Northern Lights Tonight

The celestial treat is usually reserved for Arctic audiences.

The North Face's New Geodesic Dome Tent Will Protect You in 60 mph Wind

An essential item for the extreme camper.

Watch a Cheetah Hunt Its Prey—From the Cheetah's Point of View

"There’s absolutely no way we could see this any other way," wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan says.

Ranthambhore National Park Is Helping India's Famous Tigers Thrive

Of the 67 cats that live there, 26 are cubs.

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