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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
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania

Bison of Trexler Nature Preserve

An American industrialist hoped this nature preserve could help save the North American bison.
Once you've learned the basics of animal tracking, try following a set of tracks as far as you can—if they belong to a small animal or a member of the deer family. Don't follow bear tracks.
nature

How to Read Wildlife Tracks and Signs

Spotting the clues left behind by animals is a free and fun way to connect with nature.
Ashley Stimpson June 20, 2024
The Gruba Kaska water filtration station gets assistance from water-monitoring mussels.
animals

These Hardworking Mussels Monitor Poland's Drinking Water

Polish cities trust their water quality to elite shellfish teams.
Cara Giaimo June 14, 2024
The tentacles of a colossal squid sit on the surface of the water as it is defrosted at Te Papa labs in Wellington on September 16, 2014. The squid was caught by a fishing boat longline in the Antarctic over the summer and kept on ice until scientists worked to thaw it out to begin examining the specimen.
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Wonder Is Everywhere: The ‘Real’ Kraken, an Ancient Pet Cemetery, and More From Around the Web

Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.
April White June 10, 2024
Fallon, Nevada

Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge

The sump of the landlocked Carson River is a haven for wildlife.
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Podcast: Floating Along with Florida's Gentle Giants

Meet Florida’s unofficial mascot: the manatee.
Meet crabs that can span up to three feet long.
nature

The Biggest Crabs In the World May Have Eaten Amelia Earhart

The colorful giants of the tropics are thieves, and they're not picky.
Tiare Tuuhia May 31, 2024
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This Arachnid in Illinois Had Armored Spikes on Its 8 Legs

The new species is too strange to be assigned a category.
Olivia Young May 30, 2024
Tucson, Arizona

Campbell Bat Bridge

A colony of Mexican free-tailed bats live under the bridge and take flight at sundown all summer long.
Talk is cheep.
nature

The Surprising Complexity of Prairie Dog Language

We learn how to listen closely to these critters—they're saying a lot more than you'd think.
Cara Giaimo May 17, 2024
The diminutive coquí guajón, or Puerto Rican rock frog, lives in the southeastern part of the island. 
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7 Stories of the World’s Rarest Animals

And the people trying to save these endangered species.
April White May 17, 2024
Edinburgh, Scotland

Mural of the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

A colorful mural decorates one of the city's oldest animal shelters.
A map shows the first direct evidence of adult European eels migrating to their breeding place in the Sargasso Sea.
animals

All Eels in America and Europe Come From the Bermuda Triangle

But no one's ever seen them there.
Frank Jacobs, Big Think May 10, 2024
Auckland, New Zealand, is attempting to map the extensive cave network hidden beneath the city.
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Wonder Is Everywhere: 'Titanic' News, Lava Caves, and More From Around the Web

Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.
April White May 10, 2024
A hairy-nosed otter, one of 700 species identified during a ground-breaking survey of portions of Cambodia's mangrove forests.
science

Hairy-Nosed Otters, Fishing Cats, and Other Wonders of Cambodia's Mangroves

Researchers exploring the country's threatened coastal habitats discovered 'staggering' biodiversity.
Robin McKie May 6, 2024
animals

Rabbits Are Creatures of the Underworld According to Ancient Fears

From Ancient Egypt to 'Donnie Darko', beware the bunny.
Charis McGowan May 1, 2024
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Podcast: Exotic Feline Rescue Center

Long before Joe Exotic got the country talking about big cats, there was Joe Taft
The Podcast Team May 1, 2024