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Wilderness stories involve visiting the great outdoors and experiencing animals, plants, fresh air and everything else nature has to offer. Use MNN as your wilderness resource — we cover parks, endangered species, flora, fauna, travel ideas, natural disasters and much more. (Photo: Flickr)

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Happy Tu Bishvat, the new year for trees

Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 4:11 PM EST
The ancient holiday has become like a 'Jewish Arbor Day' in modern times, bringing religious and secular observers together for ecological reflection.
 

Australia may hire elephants to stop invasive grass

Wed, Feb 01 2012 at 1:13 PM EST
Scientist proposes bringing in elephants or rhinos to munch on wide-spreading grass, but admits that it would be a challenging undertaking.
 

More photos of isolated Peruvian tribe emerge

Tue, Jan 31 2012 at 6:49 PM EST
The group chooses to live away from civilization, likely because of past brutalities when outsiders encroached on their land.
 

Alaska proposes federal takeover of NYC's Central Park

Mon, Jan 30 2012 at 4:56 PM EST
Declaring turnabout is fair play, Alaskans tired of interference from 'East Coast environmentalists' offer a legislative retort.
 

Overgrazed fields could promote locust swarms

Mon, Jan 30 2012 at 3:07 PM EST
Study: Locusts like to eat low-protein, high-carbohydrate diets, typically found in overgrazed areas.
 

In Montana, a rough road for oil sands equipment

Wed, Jan 18 2012 at 3:45 PM EST
Rebuilding overpasses, scheduling transports and environmental concerns factor into the decisions of transporting equipment and oil through Montana.
 

Mourning the loss of 'The Senator,' a 3,500-year-old tree

Wed, Jan 18 2012 at 11:16 AM EST
Fans lament the loss of a giant bald cypress in Florida, one of the world's oldest trees.
 

Infographic: What's your state good at?

Tue, Jan 17 2012 at 10:27 AM EST
Every state is tops in something — but some of these categories might surprise you.
 

We are losing quiet places

Fri, Jan 13 2012 at 2:06 PM EST
Human-created noise is slowly overwhelming nearly every part of the world. Is there any hope for the future of quiet places?
 

Carnivorous plant devours worms with help of underground leaves

Mon, Jan 09 2012 at 3:19 PM EST
Due to a lack of nutrient-rich soil, plant has developed a sneaky way to make sure it survives in the wilderness.
 
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