13 facts to change the way you see elephants
June 10, 2019, 10:18 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
The more we learn about elephants, the more we realize they are like us in so many ways.
Why one of the world's largest emperor penguin colonies is collapsing
April 25, 2019, 12:03 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Sea-ice changes at the Halley Bay colony has caused a once massive breeding site to all but disappear, say scientists.
Why this hive of honeybees is doing 'the wave'
April 24, 2019, 12:27 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Beyond being cool to watch, this move has defensive benefits.
7 superlative flying animals
April 24, 2019, 9:24 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
This impressive lineup includes birds, fish and even snakes.
The gorillas in this selfie want to be just as cool as the man who protects them
April 23, 2019, 4:58 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Pose suggest they are 'learning to be human beings.'
Synchronized fireflies gather for a 'rave' in the Great Smoky Mountains
April 23, 2019, 3:07 p.m. by Catie Leary
Every June, the Elkmont Ghost Town in Great Smoky Mountains National Park lights up with the world's largest gathering of synchronous fireflies.
Bobcat displaced by California's Woolsey Fire gives birth to 4 kittens
April 23, 2019, 9:24 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The bobcat had set up a den in someone's backyard.
Brazilian river dolphins are much more social than we thought, biologists find
April 22, 2019, 3:13 p.m. by Ben Bolton
Dolphins were once thought to be loners, but video proves otherwise.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the T. rex but were afraid to ask
April 22, 2019, 9:32 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
They were tender lovers when they weren't eating each other.
A massive great white shark named Miss Costa is in Florida for spring break
April 18, 2019, 3:07 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
She's got a name — and even her own Twitter account.
13 cool facts about the oddball kakapo
April 17, 2019, 10:53 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
This endangered parrot smells funny, can't fly and takes courtship seriously.
Rhinos and weird elephants once roamed Texas
April 15, 2019, 5:23 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Researchers are calling the wild lands of 12 million years ago the 'Texas Serengeti.'
Calf sightings in Cape Cod Bay are big news for endangered right whales
April 15, 2019, 12:23 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Two mother-and-calf pairs have been spotted so far this year in Cape Cod Bay.
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How to tell what's eating your garden plants
There are plenty of potential culprits, and there are just as many ways to stop them.
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Grow birdseed, don't buy it
Here are 10 flowering plants that look gorgeous and reward you with seeds.
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10 secret gardens in the middle of major cities
These hidden gardens are peaceful oases in the middle of the urban hustle and bustle.
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How to make a sun map of your garden
There are many ways to map an area's sunlight exposure. Here are a few tips to make sure your pla...
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How to fight the heat
Plant selection and design in addition to proper watering can help reduce stress on plants.
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9 ideas for creating shade
When the sun gets overbearing — and it will — you have options.
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