Explore the mysterious world of nocturnal birds — from owls and nightjars to petrels — masters of silent flight and stealth. Discover how night flyers thrive and hunt under the cover of darkness.

The giant garter snake is now California’s official state snake. Discover its unique traits and habitat challenges.

Discover the wide range of fish and freshwater creatures that call the Tennessee River and its surrounding valley home.

Once ravaged by insurgency, Assam’s Manas National Park has emerged as a model of community-driven conservation—its revival ...

Each year, 9.5 million people visit Niagara Falls State Park to see the unofficial eighth Wonder of the World. It’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, and one of America’s most ...

After October’s flooding, great egrets returned to Maricopa’s farmlands, drawn by new wetlands that formed across the desert’s low-lying washes.

Speed in the animal kingdom comes in many forms, from powerful land sprints to lightning-fast dives beneath the waves. Whether it's in the air, on land, or through water, each species has evolved in ...

Mattie Watson has worked with the avian rescue group for years, and Visit Sarasota County gave her a nomination for the Haley ...

Lewis & Clark Caverns is Montana’s first state park and has some of the most spectacular limestone caves in the Northwest. The guided cave tours take you through rooms filled with stalactites and ...

Sometimes the best adventures come with the smallest price tags, and tucked away on Florida’s Gulf Coast sits a pristine natural playground that proves this point beautifully. Stump Pass Beach State ...

Scientists say they have unearthed Australia’s oldest known crocodile eggshells, potentially shedding light on ancient reptiles called “drop crocs.” ...

The hunt is on and a predator finally zeroes in on its prey. The animal consumes the nutritious meal and moves on to forage for its next target. But how much prey does a predator need to consume?