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Southend-on-Sea, England

Graveyard of Lost Species

A boat slowly sinking into the Essex mud flats bearing the names of the disappeared that haunt the Thames Estuary.
Don't be fooled: That's no spider on the rock.
nature

The Impressive Trickery of Spider-Tailed Horned Vipers

It’s a spider! No, it’s a snake!
Cara Giaimo August 23, 2024
A cricket peers through a leaf hole in South Africa.
nature

Small Crickets Amplify Their Sounds With Savvy Engineering

A little leaf hack helps their chirps reach more females.
Cara Giaimo August 16, 2024
The lamprey's so-called oral disk is its most distinct feature.
nature

This Ancient, Toothy Sea Beast Sustains Ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest

Pacific lampreys boost biodiversity in rivers and are an essential food source for the Yurok people.
T.J. Olwig August 9, 2024
By scavenging from trash heaps, greater adjutants serve an important role as cleaners.
nature

How an Army of 'Stork Sisters' Protects Assam's Endangered, Muppet-like Birds

Greater adjutants may look straight out of "The Dark Crystal," but they play an important role in cleaning their environment.
Carla Rhodes August 2, 2024
Vampire finches feed on a Nazca booby on Wolf Island.
vampires

How the Vampire Finch Developed a Taste for Blood

Meet the Galápagos birds Darwin didn't tell you about.
Cara Giaimo July 26, 2024
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25 Places to Learn to Love Creepy, Crawly Critters

From the art of spiders and glow of blue fireflies to bugs you can ride and insects you can eat.
Roxanne Hoorn July 19, 2024
Camera traps have allowed scientists to study elusive animals, like the Andean cat.
nature

How Camera Traps Capture Rare Wildlife Candids

Researchers use camera traps to answer serious and silly questions.
Cara Giaimo July 19, 2024
A group harvests capim dourado in Jalapão, Brazil.
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How Brazil Protects and Preserves Its Luminous ‘Golden Grass’

In the Cerrado, the Mumbuca community spin capim dourado into hats, baskets, and jewelry.
Jamie Ditaranto July 12, 2024
The Liberty Trail boardwalk meanders through cypress and palm trees along Lake Henderson.
nature

10 Reasons to Explore Citrus County: Forests, Springs, and a Hippo Citizen

Plus endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and paddling through lush nature
Antarctic midges are flightless and about the size of a sugar ant.
nature

Antarctica's Largest Native Land Animal Is Actually Rather Tiny

Meet the mighty midge.
Cara Giaimo July 5, 2024
The prepared hiker plans for no cell signal—and packs a paper map.
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How to Survive Without a Cell Phone Signal

No bars, no problem! Here's how to venture phone-free into the Great Outdoors with confidence.
Karuna Eberl July 3, 2024
Ouray, Colorado

Cascade Falls Park

Let Ouray’s tallest waterfall sweep your breath away on a dealer’s choice of scenic hikes.
<em>C. explodens</em> is aptly named.
nature

These Ants Protect the Colony by Blowing Themselves Up

The self-sacrificing insects explode, showering their enemies in killer goop.
Ashley Braun June 28, 2024
Observing, reflecting upon, and writing about nature can be a powerful experience that awakens our wonder and curiosity.
nature

How to Reconnect With Nature Through Writing

Whether you're in the wilderness or a city park, being present with other beings can be deeply fulfilling.
Vanessa Chakour June 28, 2024
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Discover Secret Swimming Holes and Hidden History in Crystal River, Florida

Citrus County, with its natural springs and plentiful manatees, is full of surprises
Homosassa, Florida

The Crack on the Chassahowitzka River

A hidden paradise in one of Florida’s most unique rivers.
Crystal River, Florida

Three Sisters Springs

This natural spring is the winter home to the largest gathering of manatees in the world.