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Say hello to the Goliath birdeater spider
March 23, 2019, 9:23 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
These enormous spiders are gentle giants, and beautiful to boot!
Gorgeous supermoon — the last of 2019 — ushers in spring
March 21, 2019, 11:24 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
Such a convergence hasn't occurred since March 1981.
First-ever reef manta ray spotted in the eastern Pacific
March 20, 2019, 12:39 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
A pregnant manta ray was found swimming near the remote Cocos Island in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, far away from its normal coastal habitat.
Opportunity's last photo is a bittersweet travel log of Mars
March 15, 2019, 11:58 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
NASA's Opportunity rover took one last panorama before it shut down, and it's stunning.
This is why they call Ireland the 'Emerald Isle'
March 14, 2019, 12:22 p.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
The Irish countryside is a patchwork quilt of green.
March can be beautiful, but why is the weather so weird?
March 14, 2019, 11:59 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
March madness applies to more than just basketball. The weather during this month can also be weird.
For this beautiful bird, life is better with zygodactyl feet
March 8, 2019, 10:07 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
Funky feet make snacking easier for woodpeckers!
2,200 lightning strikes light up the sky over Southern California
March 6, 2019, 12:11 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
An atmospheric river brought with it 2,200 lightning strikes across 5 hours.
Sully, George H.W. Bush's service dog, starts new job helping veterans
February 28, 2019, 10:09 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Sully will be working with other service dogs at Walter Reed Military Medical Center.
If you want to feel happier, just spend 20 minutes in a park
February 26, 2019, 4:03 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
And you don't even need to exercise!
'Extinct' Galapagos giant tortoise rediscovered 100 years later
February 21, 2019, 2:32 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The last time this tortoise was seen was 1906.
Dazzling blue clouds mark the first breath of newborn stars
February 21, 2019, 8:18 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
Brief phenomena, streaking through the cosmos at 15,000 mph, herald the formation of a young star.
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'Super mom' spotted on a Minnesota lake — with 56 ducklings in tow
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What to do with the remains of a beloved pet
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5 birds that could steal your toddler
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Why are women called 'crazy' and emotional' when men aren't?
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Say hello to the Goliath birdeater spider
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Like humans, the world's smallest bear excels at imitating facial expressions
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10 of the snowiest places
Some of these cities get hundreds of inches of snow each year.
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These places always have gorgeous weather
Sunny and 80 degrees? Sign us up! These locales are the perfect escape from the cold.
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14 spectacular ice caves
Whether they're hiding beneath glaciers or inside a mountain, ice caves are strange and surreal.
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A breathtaking look at our national parks
Whether you're an armchair traveler or planning a trip, enjoy these winter wonderlands.
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10-not-too-cold destinations
Just because you're going north for the winter doesn't mean you'll get frozen.
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