Nature
England's Beloved Sycamore Gap Tree Has Been Chopped Down
Authorities arrested a 16-year-old boy on Thursday in connection with the felling
Flamingos Spotted in Wisconsin for First Time on Record Amid String of Rare Appearances
Following Hurricane Idalia, the conspicuous pink birds have been sighted in at least 11 states where they don’t typically live
Celebrate World Gorilla Day With 15 Primate Pictures
These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest feature our close “cousins”
One of Europe’s Most Endangered Birds Is Bouncing Back
Twenty years of habitat restoration has helped the once critically endangered Azores bullfinch
Following British Explorer Isabella Bird's Footsteps Through the Rockies, 150 Years Later
The intrepid Victorian-era author proved that a lady’s life could be in the mountains, and I am forever grateful for that
See the Whimsical Trolls Taking Over the Pacific Northwest
Made with recycled materials, the large-scale sculptures are meant to encourage visitors to get out into nature
Inside the Effort to Prevent Conflict Between Humans and Elephants in Africa
Conservationists are inserting beehives as deterrents around farms and building craft breweries that reward farmers for pachyderm-friendly practices
Explore the Great Outdoors With Photography From U.S. National Parks
Travel the country's beautiful natural wonders from home with these breathtaking highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Why You Should Grow Native Plants in Your Garden
Entomologist Doug Tallamy explains how doing so can help insects and birds
See When Brilliant Fall Foliage Will Peak With This Interactive Map
The tool's county-by-county predictions will help you plan the best leaf-peeping trips
Puffins Are Making a Comeback in Maine
After a down year in 2021, the birds have had two good years in a row
How Roads Have Transformed the Natural World
A brief history of road ecology, the scientific discipline that is helping us understand our impact on the environment and how to diminish it
From Fabled Palaces to Ancient Medinas, a Journey Through Spain's Islamic History
Amid snowcapped mountains, sandy dunes, a wild seacoast and more, the legacy of the country's Moorish past can still be explored across the peninsula
How Conservation Paleobiology Serves as a Guide for Restoring Ecosystems
Researchers use historic remnants like antlers, shells, teeth and pollen to learn how natural communities once worked
Will Maui's Beloved 150-Year-Old Banyan Tree Survive the Scorching Wildfires?
Amidst the devastation of Lahaina, a coastal town in Maui, the tree is burned but still standing
This Pioneering Black Zoologist's Insights Were a Century Ahead of Their Time
Charles Henry Turner conducted trailblazing research on the cognitive traits of bees, spiders and more
Rare Pink Bird Spotted in Wisconsin for the First Time in 178 Years
A roseate spoonbill ventured far outside of its usual territory to make an appearance near Green Bay, delighting local birdwatchers in the process
See Stunning Images of Female Birds, Often Overlooked by Wildlife Photographers
The sex frequently neglected by birders and scientists takes the spotlight in the Audubon Photography Awards’ Female Bird Prize
Aging Mother Orcas Keep Their Sons Out of Fights
In a new study, male orcas with mothers that had gone through menopause showed less tooth scarring on their fins compared to other males
These Surfers Want to Restore Temperate Rainforests to Ireland
In the rainy mountains along the country’s west coast, a movement has begun to bring back an ecosystem that has been gone for centuries
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