Nature
Painting Eyes on Cow Butts Could Save Cattle and Lion Lives
The four-year study in Botswana found cattle with eye marks painted on their behinds were less likely to be killed by predators
Ten Curious Cases of Getting Lost in the Wilderness
Historical accounts of disorientation tell us a lot about how people have navigated relationships and space over time
Taking a Road Trip During the Pandemic? Consider Camping (Legally) on Private Land
These five sites will help you find the perfect spot to avoid the summer crowds
Trees Live for Thousands of Years, but Can They Cheat Death? Not Quite
A new paper suggests that though humans may not notice, even the longest-lived trees are dying a little each day
A Bird Named for a Confederate General Sparks Calls for Change
McCown’s longspur has launched a renewed reckoning over the troubling histories reflected in taxonomy
Find Balance in Costa Rica’s Natural Treasures
Get inspired by Costa Rica’s abundant treasures and learn how this forward-thinking nation gave rise to the ecotourism movement
Will COVID-19 Spell the End of Outdoor and Environmental Education?
The pandemic has been devastating to the field, according to a recent survey
Headless Sea Lions Are Washing Up in British Columbia
Biologists and local beachgoers who have encountered the decapitated marine mammals suggest humans may be to blame
'Joker' Spider Named After Joaquin Phoenix
Loureedia phoenixi’s bold red and white abdomen inspired the researchers’ homage
Seven Places to Get Outside This Summer—and the Environmental Heroes to Thank for Them
From Alaska to Florida, these spots offer fresh air and ample space for social distancing
‘Into the Wild’ Bus Airlifted Out of the Wilderness
Dangerous and even deadly pilgrimages to the bus prompted officials to remove the bus due to public safety concerns
Seventy-Five Scientific Research Projects You Can Contribute to Online
From astrophysicists to entomologists, many researchers need the help of citizen scientists to sift through immense data collections
This AR App Brings the Northern Lights and Other Natural Phenomena Into Your Living Room
Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has released nine virtual experiences for audiences to explore during quarantine
England to Debut World's Longest Coastal Path by Middle of Next Year
The nearly 2,800-mile-long walking route runs all the way around the English coast
How COVID-19 Is Affecting the United States' National Parks
Some sites have closed completely, while others are making modifications to promote social distancing
Nine Rare Natural Phenomena Worth Traveling For
You have to be in the right place at the right time to see these awe-inspiring events
You Can Now Download 150,000 Free Illustrations of the Natural World
The artworks, collected by the open-access Biodiversity Heritage Library, range from animal sketches to historical diagrams and botanical studies
The Extinction of This U.S. Parrot Was Quick and Driven by Humans
A new study sequenced the genome of the Carolina parakeet, once the only parrot native to the eastern part of the country
Why the World Needs Bloodsucking Creatures
The ecological benefits of animals like leeches, ticks and vampire bats are the focus of a new exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum
Yellowstone Bison Engineer an Endless Spring to Suit Their Grazing Needs
The cycle of grazing and fertilizing prolongs spring-like vegetation in grasslands and makes green-up more intense in following years
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