These creatures don't live in Middle-earth—but they sound like they could.

NATURE
Misconception No. 4 : It snows a lot.
Alligators living in the sewers isn’t just an urban legend.
In 1866, Kennicott was found dead near the Yukon River. It would be 150 years before anyone knew why.
Mantis shrimp can deal incredible blows without damaging themselves, but how? The makeup of their armor is key.
The Southern Darwin’s frog is unique in the amphibian world, and conservationists are racing to save it from extinction.
The elusive mammal was finally ready for its close-up.
Discover tips to save on entrance fees, lodging, and meals while enjoying national parks.
See if you can spot the names of these common (and not so common) terms for animal apprehension.
Bathynomus vaderi is a supergiant isopod that can grow 12.7 inches in length.
Meet Poppy, the newest baby pygmy hippo that‘s stealing hearts.
The tiny little tar blobs could be nothing—or they could be dangerous.
From post-battle landscapes to cold weather fun, the events that occurred during frosty temperatures have led many an artist to pick up their brush and get painting.