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Plastic waste sullies national parks. This app can help clean it up.

These fluffy, scaly, and feathered friends will be missed.

Planning your next adventure? These national parks are campers’ top picks for stunning views and unforgettable hikes.

Can a Boston dog bahk?

Researchers witness strange sea animals, including poisonous sea pigs and hand-sized sea spiders, while sailing to the Denman Glacier.

Flies aren’t just decomposers—they’re also pollinators and pest predators. Researchers shows it’s time to appreciate these misunderstood insects.

Some travel photos come with a hefty price tag. See which destinations top the list of the priciest and most popular places to take a picture.

The web of a Darwin’s bark spider can span 82 feet.

Thanks to increased accessibility to water and energy, the Thar Desert is now the most populated desert on Earth.

After Hurricane Helene devastated Florida’s coast, gopher tortoise populations unexpectedly surged in one area.

Learn what these creatures are, why they appear, and if they’re safe to touch.

Artist Sam Van Aken grafted a tree that grows dozens of fruit varieties from a single trunk.

The island nation is inviting travelers to donate some of their vacation to support local communities and environmental efforts.

A nearly century-old Galápagos tortoise welcomed four babies recently, boosting a critically endangered population.

These underrated World Heritage Sites offer history, beauty, and adventure away from the crowds.

Guidance on kneeling when lightning strikes is well-intentioned, but it’s actually not the best course of action.

A miniature dachshund named Valerie has defied the odds, evading capture and surviving in the wild for over a year.

For the first time, researchers have documented a shark producing sound.

A newly discovered vent at Yellowstone National Park has caught the attention of researchers and tourists.

One Maine lobster fisherman goes the extra mile by taking care of the protected crustaceans he catches before returning them to the water.

A Maori octopus was spotted clinging to a shortfin mako shark, leaving scientists puzzled.

Researchers have created a sensor that monitors plant stress, which could one day be a game-changer for anyone with a black thumb.

Use this map to plan your birding schedule ahead of the spring migration.

Classic Disney characters have lent their names to spiders, dinos, and more.