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Invasive species cost the North American economy $26 billion a year. By outcompeting local plants or animals, invaders reduce ...

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From Arctic wolves to a rampaging rhino to an impressionistic image of waves, this contest showcases some of the best nature images of the year.

The humble Yup’ik mother and midwife known as Matushka Olga is now officially a saint in the Orthodox church, after a ...

Over a million species of animals and plants are now hanging by a thread, more than ever before in human history, says the ...

Have you ever seen the movie, Bambi? In it, audiences are introduced to Bambi, a young deer, who must learn how to survive in the wild. In one scene, Bambi meets Thumper, a young rabbit, who teaches ...

Natural camouflage is one of nature’s greatest gifts in the animal kingdom. Sure, some animals have deadly toxins or surgically sharp claws, but these are active forms of defense. Camouflage is the ...

Television is always in season these days. It can be a distraction from the world’s ills, transporting us back in time or immersing us in the first blush of young love; it can also help us work ...

Some birds live in marshes, some like house sparrows need to live around humans and their activities, or some live on the tundra. You get the picture. Our meadows host various bird species that have ...

The soul of Yunnan shines brightest in its three most mesmerizing destinations: Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La. This journey unveils the province’s rich cultural tapestry, breathtaking alpine vistas, ...

The campaign group found clothes thrown away by British consumers on the internationally important wetland outside the capital Accra.