NATURE

The Fly That Acts Like a Hermit Crab

Caddisfly larvae build armor out of pebbles.

8 Inanimate Objects That Have Been Swallowed By Snakes

Most serpents are not what you’d call discerning diners.

Christopher Hollis via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 2.5

Global Warming Could Make Our Beaches Saltier

Researchers say the saltier water and sand could threaten coastal wildlife.

Jebulon via Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

A Project Gives Restaurant’s Leftover Oyster Shells New Life

The Billion Oyster Project is using leftover shells to restore New York's oyster population.

Lost City Hydrothermal Field. Image credit: NOAA

UNESCO Considers Recognizing Undersea Heritage Sites

Proposed sites include a hydrothermal field and a "white shark cafe."

15 Hilariously Terrible Reviews of America's National Parks

While most of us treasure our time hiking the trails, spotting wildlife, and camping out under the stars, America’s National Parks aren’t everyone’s cup of tea

City Purchases Man's Home for $4 Million, Lets Him Stay Rent-Free

The house is surrounded by the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, a protected desert habitat.

In Mozambique, People and Wild Birds Share a Sweet Business Arrangement

Honey hunters use special calls to enlist wax-eating birds, who lead the people to beehives in exchange for leftovers.

New Zipline Lets Daredevil Tourists Soar Over Niagara Falls

See one of the world's most powerful waterfalls up close.

New York's City Hall Approves World's First Underground Park

The project still has a long way to go before it becomes a reality.

India's Attempt to Plant a Record-Breaking 50 Million Trees in 24 Hours

Over 800,000 people came together to plant saplings in Uttar Pradesh on July 11.

MIR/Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter via Facebook

Arctic Pavilion Will Let Visitors Witness Climate Change First-Hand

The center will be open to researchers and tourists alike.

Researchers Recommend at Least 30 Minutes of Nature Time Per Week

A study of more than 1500 Australians concluded that 30 minutes was the minimum dose required to reap the health benefits of time in nature.

This Blind Bird Expert Can Identify 3000 Distinct Calls

Juan Pablo Culasso has turned his perfect pitch into a career in nature recording.

Photographer Captures Live Fish Stuck Inside a Jellyfish

Tim Samuel was snorkeling off Pass Beach in Byron Bay, Australia, when he captured a rare phenomenon.

Alan English CPA, Flickr // CC BY-NC 2.0

10 Things You Didn't Know About Zion National Park

1. The highway to Zion was created with road trips in mind.

National Parks Are More Popular Than Ever

Visitation is at an all-time high ahead of the centennial.

The Best Beach in America Is Hawaii's Hanauma Bay

"Dr. Beach" has unveiled his top 10 list for 2016.

Ruby-Red Seadragons and Other New Species Make Top 10 List

SUNY’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry asked an international committee of scientists to choose the most notable finds in the past year.

These Special Edition Backpacks Are Perfect For Hiking the National Parks

The bags are all part of the celebration of the National Park Service's 100th birthday.

The Ashbrittle church and its ancient yew tree

15 of the World’s Most Famous Trees

Some trees can boast A-list status, whether for their massive measurements, the number of years they’ve got under their belt (and inside their trunks), or their place in history.

Pizza Hut Delivers a Pie to the Top of Mount Kilimanjaro

The delivery took four days from start to finish.

This App Connected Lantern Is a Camping Game Changer

BioLite's new BaseLantern offers hours of light and enough juice to charge a camp full of devices.

New BBC App Will Let You Watch More Than 1000 David Attenborough Clips For Free

Because sometimes you need a charismatic, well-spoken naturalist when you're on the go.

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