Animals & Nature

Shooting star (Dodecatheon pauciflorum).

Yes, many plants use the birds and the bees to move pollen from one flower to another, but sometimes this “simple act” is not so simple.

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Flower. Fruit tree. Cherry. Cherry tree. Cherry blossom. Spring. Close-up of cherry blossoms in bloom.

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The Perils of an Early Spring

What happens to plants and animals when spring comes too soon?

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Sergeant Stubby was a stray dog whose heroic service during World War I (1914–18) saved lives and even led to the capture of a German spy. He was the unofficial mascot for the 102nd Infantry, 26th “Yankee” Division, and is the first dog to be promoted to the rank of sergeant in the U.S. Army. When

9 Animals That Look Like Leaves

Live and let leaf.

Macro image of pollen-covered bee on purple crocus. (flowers, stamen, pollination, insects, nature)

5 Fast Facts About Flower Anatomy

Those sexy, sexy, flower parts.

Three types of eels. Fish / Anguilliformes / American eel (Anguilla rostrata), European eel (Anguilla anguilla), conger eel (Conger oceanicus)

Eels are some of nature’s weirdest creatures. Here are 5 reasons why they’re so cool

Australian and European eels are amazing creatures that have become critically endangered and scientists have found a way to track their incredible migration journeys in order to help protect them.

Beet. Beta vulgaris. Sugar beet. Two rows of harvested beets.

18 Questions About Farming Answered

Find out what really happens down on the farm.

Hungry Pelican waiting to be fed, beak open, Australia

Why Don’t Birds Have Teeth?

Using a toothless beak to break food into smaller pieces has its advantages.

bird. pigeon. carrier pigeon or messenger pigeon, dove

Fightin’ Fauna: 6 Animals of War

Some battles were won with unexpected weapons.

monarch butterfly

Monarch butterfly, (Danaus plexippus), familiar member of the milkweed butterfly group (subfamily Danainae, order Lepidoptera) known for its large size, its orange and black wings, and its long annual migrations. Monarchs are concentrated in North, Central, and South America but can also be found

Spotlight: Brown Bears

These shaggy-haired bears, native to Europe, Asia, and North America, include species such as the Grizzly and the Kodiak bear, which weighs up to 720kg (1,600 pounds) and is often considered the world's largest carnivore.