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14 Mesmerizing Images That Won the 2026 British Wildlife Photography Awards
The grand prize went to the black-and-white silhouette of a creepy little frog as it crawled through an illuminated pond.
Rocky Mountain National Park Falls Off Most-Visited List for First Time Since 2013. What Went Wrong?
For the first time since 2013, the park's name can no longer be seen in the top five, despite an uptick in visitor attendance.
Utah Park’s Rare Waterfall Has Appeared Only Thrice in 15 Years. It’s Now Visible Again, But Not For Long
Massive rainfall from last October to January has been credited to have triggered the rare waterfall.
WATCH: Three Wolves Show Up at a Conservationist’s Door. His Reaction Leaves Viewers Puzzled
The footage left some people worried or confused. Meanwhile, the man appeared almost nonchalant, even instructing the animals.
Scientists Tracked Ravens Trailing Yellowstone Wolves. Turns Out, They're Doing More Than Scavenging
Researchers suspect that ravens might have greater agendas behind their relationship with wolves.
Germany’s Deadly Volcano Has Been Dormant For 13,000 Years. Scientists Have Now Detected Unrest
The volcano last erupted 13,000 years ago. But now, scientists suspect that the 'sleeping giant' might be waking up.
Photographer Patiently Waits for 8 Hours to Capture Rare Shot of the 'Ghost of the Ozarks' in Missouri
Wildlife photographer Terry Nunn waited for hours to capture the perfect shots of an extremely rare bald eagle with leucism.
What if Your Sweat Could Power Your Wearable Devices? Japanese Scientists Made It Possible
When bodily fluids like sweat come in contact with this ink, the resulting chemistry generates electricity.
This March Will Bring the Best Northern Lights Until The 2030s. Here's How to Spot Them
Earth will shift into one of the 'most aurora-friendly positions of the year,' which, experts believe, makes this March one of the best months to witness auroras in nearly a decade.
Are Polar Bears Actively Hunting Humans? Scientists Reveal Why Sightings Near Houses Have Increased
Aromatic attractants like meat caches, campsites, cooking areas, and sled-dog yards also lure them with the reward of food.
A Cannibalistic War Is Brewing Among Pacific's Killer Whales. And Biologists Just Found Proof
The discovery came as a surprise, because the two species usually prefer to avoid each other and keep a safe distance.
Ringing This Bell Lets Real Fishes Pass Through a Dutch Canal: How to Ring It from Around the World
The 'Fish Doorbell' now has millions of fans helping Dutch fishes migrate and reproduce safely.
Big Tech's AI Tools Are Affecting Your Food Demands. New Report Highlights Catastrophic Disruption
Food security experts state that the increasing influence of AI on farming could disrupt natural systems that have been working successfully for years.
Camera Traps Film Extremely Rare Pigmy Hippos. Footage Gives Unseen Peak into Their Secretive Lives
The digital footage will guide researchers to gain deeper insights into the movements, behaviors, gender biases, and breeding strategies of these animals.
Missed the Total Lunar Eclipse? See Best Photos of The Surreal Blood Moon Spectacle
Images circulating on social media show the rare celestial spectacle at different phases of the total lunar eclipse, an event that will not happen again until 2028.
New Map Accurately Pinpoints Which U.S. National Parks Will Face Climate Change's Worst Consequences
Most of the national parks in the U.S. are highly vulnerable to climate change, with many facing risks that might propel them towards an irreversible transformation.
What is Aquamation? Scotland Legalizes This Greener Alternative to Cremation
Scotland becomes the first country in the UK to introduce 'water cremation' as an alternative to the traditional flame-based cremation.
Man Captures Yellowstone’s Wolves Playing with a Grizzly. But Things Aren't as Friendly as It Seems
Pete was visiting Yellowstone to capture the spring super bloom. What he ended up recording turned the heads of wildlife experts.
Scuba Diver Exploring Creepy Dive Site in Mexico Captures Bizarre Underwater Illusion Dividing the Sea
Formed over thousands of years, the cenote was once a structure of limestone that collapsed under pressure.
Scientists Finally Track Elusive 'Ghost of the Desert.' Data From GPS Collars Reveal Their Secret Lives
Experts shared that the insights and information collected can prove immensely helpful in understanding the species’ population structure and evolutionary relationships.
You Can Catch the Sunrise and a Total Lunar Eclipse at the Same Time on March 3
In a remarkable sighting, Americans will witness the Blood Moon and rising of the morning Sun at the same time.
10 Winning Images From 2026 Underwater Photographer of the Year Awards That Celebrate Life Beneath Waves
This year's gallery of winning images brings to attention a potpourri of mysterious, hidden sights and marine creatures that are as shy as they are ferocious.
Photographer Stumbles Upon a Hidden 'Whale Graveyard' Beneath Greenland's Ice
Inside the whale graveyard, the bones of at least 20 minke whales were lying around 16 feet deep.
Netherlands Tests Unique Lazer Fix to Help Its Drivers Avoid Wildlife Collisions
Engineers believe that the technology is remarkable given that it targets human behavior and protects nature, instead of the other way around.
Why a Zoo Made the Emotional Decision to Euthanize Two Best Friends — Capybara and Tapir — Together
The staff had noticed that both of them were experiencing age-related health problems, which were affecting their quality of life.
Is That 'Underwater Lightning'? Filmmaker Captures Explosive Awakening of a Rarely Seen Submarine Volcano
With monstrous plumes bursting from the water and shimmery streaks of electric light, Devon Massyn said it was one of the craziest things he has ever experienced.
Why Did Punch the Viral Monkey Adopt an IKEA Plushie as His Mother? A 1957 U.S. Experiment Explains
Experts believe that Punch's healing story demonstrates the results of an experiment conducted by Harry Harlow on emotional attachment and love.
Photographer Spent 33 Days with Arctic's Polar Bears. His 10 Photos Give a Peak into Their Unique Life
From snoozing in a field of flowers to playfighting sisters, Arctic's polar bears displayed a mosaic of unforgettable episodes.
Chinese Scientists Create ‘Organic’ Electric Car Batteries Using Plastic in Breakthrough Research
This alternative battery comes as a breakthrough in battery technology. Not only is it more sustainable, but it is also energy efficient.
Photographer Spent a Week Chasing the Milky Way Across Utah. The Results Show Stunning Rare View
Southern Utah offers one of the darkest skies in the world, particularly in the White Pocket area, a haven for photographers like Derek.
Mysterious Plumes Created Underwater Canyon in the Atlantic That’s Bigger than the Grand Canyon
The expansive underwater canyon continues to fascinate scientists with its intricate geometry.
Woman Was Stashing Away Roadkill Deer in Maine When Two Extremely Rare Creatures Showed Up
To solve the mystery of the bird's unusual behavior, Lynne approached state biologists and local birders. As it turned out, it was just an intelligent strategy against food thieves.
Half of America’s Drinking Water Has Forever Chemicals in It. EPA Data Pinpoints Regions Affected
More than 1,050 systems across America have been found to exceed the standard EPA limit for the toxic chemical.
Coca-Cola Bets on 100% Recycled Bottles in Italy. Will It Offset Billions in Plastic Waste?
The plant is estimated to transform up to 30,000 tonnes of plastic into 100 percent recycled bottles every year.
A Plume of Lithium Taints Earth’s Atmosphere. Scientists Just Linked It to Returning SpaceX Rockets
Scientists studied the chemical trails, cosmic junk signatures and this lithium plume to study the trajectory of disintegrating rocket.
Mysterious Neon Blue Glow Took Over Texas Waters at Night. Locals Say It Looked 'Right Out of Avatar'
Dozens of other residents clambered down to the beach to witness the glowing milky waters.
Border Wall Being Built in Texas National Park Will Cause 'Irreparable Damage' to Wildlife, Expert Says
As the construction efforts intensify, the CBP has released an updated map of the proposed route, fueling backlash from locals.
Photographer Captures Avalanche Hit Yosemite National Park as Winter Storm Takes Dangerous Turn
'No wonder why they closed the park today. Avalanches, downed trees…the storm that closed Yosemite caused a lot of chaos,' he said.
20 Winning Images From the 2026 World Nature Photography Awards That Turn Wildlife Into Art
From a loving embrace shared by two polar bears to the curious gaze of a gorilla towards a butterfly, the collection is bubbling with drama.
Total Lunar Eclipse Is Happening March 3. New NASA Map Shows Exactly When to Watch the Blood Moon
Unlike a solar eclipse, this spectacle won’t require any special eye protection. It will be safe to watch with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope.
Diver Planted 400,000 Corals on a Dying Reef in Bali. Then, Surprising Visitors Showed Up
Earlier, where there were only clusters of fringing corals, now appeared the colorful shoals of fish.
Scientists Tagged Golden Eagles to Find What’s Killing Them. It Led to a ‘Death Vortex’ in Nevada
Inside Las Vegas's Dry Lake Valley, the population of these apex predators is showing a steep decline. Researchers find out why.
California’s Mojave Desert Is an Off-Roading Favorite. It's Now Shut Down to Protect a Rare Animal
Mojave Desert tortoises are endangered. Before they disappear completely, officials have to do something to protect them.
80 Years Ago, Scientists Recorded Haunting Underwater Sound in Bermuda. Now, They Know What Made It
When they detected a mysterious sound, they transferred it to an audograph disc and stored it in their archives because they didn't know what they were hearing at the time.
Kayaker Was Stranded in Shark-Infested Waters in California National Park. Then, Tiny Rescuers Appeared
Almost miraculously, some creatures surfaced on the scene to guide him towards his kayak.
The World Banned Whaling 40 Years Ago. But These 3 Wealthy Countries Are Still Killing Whales
These three countries alone are suspected of killing nearly 45,000 whales since 1986, when commercial whaling was banned.
Drones See Pygmy Blue Whales Using a Hidden Highway. It May Protect Them from Their Biggest Killers
This is the first time drone-based tagging has been employed for tracking the movements of pygmy blue whales.
Diver Stumbles on Sea Lions Trying to Attack a Pufferfish. The Reason Behind It Is Unexpected
Turns out, the sea lions don’t actually eat the fish but seek it to “get high.”
Mysterious Plumes in Greenland Ice Sheets Puzzled Scientists for Years. They Finally Figured Out Why
The mysterious plumes, it seems, are being triggered by a cryptic process whose origins lie in Earth's fiery mantle.
Researchers Find Alien-Looking Sea Creatures in Colombia's Seas That Predate Dinosaurs
These creatures are so fragile that the moment they are pulled out from the water, they collapse and disappear.