The vagrant kelp gull mated with a local herring gull, though the chick did not survive. Experts say it’s a “complete mystery” how the bird came to nest so far north in the first place
In a Milestone for Manhattan, a Pair of Coyotes Has Made Central Park Their Home
For six years, two photographers have carefully followed the canines and documented their secret lives
Ten Stunning Nature Photos From the BigPicture 2025
From the beautiful to the bizarre, this annual photographic showcase shines a light on some of our planet’s most breathtaking species and places
After Crocs and Lemurs Went Extinct on the Mainland, Many Survived on Islands for Millions of Years
Isolation allows creatures to thrive as their relatives perish due to the threats present on much larger landmasses
Explore the History of the Planet With David Attenborough at This New Immersive Experience in London
“Our Story With David Attenborough” at the Natural History Museum is a 50-minute program that explores humankind’s role in the planet’s ongoing story
Ornithologists and locals wonder what the future holds for this chick being raised by much taller, but still doting parents
Why Has This North Carolina Town Embraced a Strange Salamander?
The city of Boone has put a giant mural of the eastern hellbender downtown and its residents often imbibe a local Hazy IPA named after the amphibian
Plants that feed on meat and animal droppings have evolved at least ten times through evolutionary history
These Tiny, Beautiful Fossils Detail the History of the Ocean
Bountiful remains of foraminifera reveal how organisms responded to climate disturbances of the past
These Asian Bears Were Cut Open for Their Bile. Here’s What’s Being Done to Rehabilitate Them
Veterinarians in Vietnam perform surgeries, prepare special diets and craft recovery routines for moon bears to give them a better life
See Soaring Sunflowers and Radiant Roses That Bring Vincent van Gogh’s Paintings to Life
Featuring 18,000 plants and works by three contemporary artists, a new exhibition at the New York Botanical Garden celebrates the Dutch painter’s love of nature
To Reduce Human and Grizzly Bear Conflicts, Both Species Must Change Their Behavior
Rural Alaskan and Canadian communities are trying to get along with the large mammals
The Secrets of How Life Began May Be Hidden Inside the World’s Oldest Rocks
Smithsonian researchers trekked to a remote site in northern Canada to collect four-billion-year-old rock samples that could unlock mysteries about Earth’s earliest history
These Stunning Images Capture Colorado’s Most Magical Experiences Yet
Here are five unique, only-in-Colorado experiences that get right to the heart of the state’s grandeur
After five hours of deliberation, jurors found Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham guilty of criminal damage for felling the iconic tree that stood near Hadrian’s Wall
Can Scientists Harness the Magic of Mushrooms to Clean Up Polluted Landscapes?
Researchers and grassroots activists are working with fungi to restore damaged environments
Welcome to the Weird and Wondrous World of Sea Cucumbers
These spiny or slimy ocean creatures display an astonishing diversity of appearances, behaviors and lifestyles—and many are increasingly threatened
Watch for Cicadas: Billions From Brood XIV Will Soon Emerge After 17 Years Underground
The insects from this group were last seen in 2008 and will appear across the eastern U.S. for a brief, dramatic frenzy of mating and dying
In Order to Unravel the Many Mysteries of Squids, Scientists Dive Into Their Mating Frenzies
Marine biologists hope to find out more about a creature that is vital to a healthy ecosystem and the state’s fishery
Why Have Birds Never Gotten as Big as T. Rex?
Even the most massive birds have never reached the sizes of their dinosaur relatives
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