The Coolest Kingfishers from Six Continents

With more than 100 kingfisher species, here are 12 of the coolest.

Ken Keffer

Visiting US National Parks (Virtually)

Check out this treasure trove of virtual nature experiences — from sound libraries, to web cams, to virtual events at US national parks.

Cara Cannon Byington

The Best Nature Documentaries On TV Now

Bring the outdoors inside with these great nature documentaries.

Justine E. Hausheer

The Weasel on the Toilet & Other Weird Species Discoveries

Sometimes, species are discovered (or rediscovered) in weird and wonderful circumstances.

Justine E. Hausheer

A Guide to Non-Native Deer in the United States

Have you seen a weird-looking deer? It might be one of these exotic species.

Matthew L. Miller

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Turkeys

A veritable feast of turkey content from our archives.

The Editors

Halloween Stories of Spooky Species & Weird Science

Nature is full of spooky species, weird science, and sometimes disturbing natural phenomena.

The Editors

Horrifying True Stories of Insect Zombies

For insects, Zombieland is a very real and very horrifying fate.

Matthew L. Miller

Meet The World’s 10 Coolest Bats

From bats that mimic chickens to bats that build tents, a look at some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet.

Matthew L. Miller

Mighty Mustelids: Meet the World’s Most Epic Weasels

Fun facts and where to see members of the weasel family, from honey badgers to wolverines to giant otters.

Matthew L. Miller

Seven US Species Invading Other Countries

Your backyard bullfrogs, squirrels, turtles and fish are all invasive species elsewhere in the world.

Justine E. Hausheer

Seven Wildlife Diseases You’ve Never Heard Of

Wildlife diseases are an often-overlooked threat. We give you the short details on seven little-known bacteria, fungi or viruses threatening wild species.

Justine E. Hausheer