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Diver convinces a tiny octopus to trade a plastic cup for a shell in Pixar-worthy video
12+ hour, 52+ min ago (1861+ words) The cup wasn't a safe choice, but the little cephalopod was stubborn. Sometimes taking care of our beautiful home planet looks like big, broad policies tackling issues like plastic pollution and habitat destruction. And sometimes it looks like taking the…...
Giant tortoises return to Gal'pagos island after 150 years. Scientists say it changes everything.
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1793+ words) They'll play an important role in restoring the ecosystem. Extinction isn't like leaving for a long trip or studying abroad. When it happens, there's no coming back. The moment a species disappears, it takes with it millions of years of…...
Man who raised and released an orphaned otter films her swimming to his kayak for cuddles
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1723+ words) Leya's bond with her human rescuer is so beautiful. However, Janzon had never raised an otter before and didn't know what to do. He was scared, as Leya needed care around the clock, but she began to thrive and quickly…...
San Diego Safari Park's new Elephant Valley puts you in the middle of the African savanna
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1724+ words) The park's largest exhibit gets you closer to the elephants than ever before. Marco Wendt, wildlife ambassador for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, hopes the immersive experience inspires visitors to support conservation efforts in Africa. Wendt's message is important,…...
Beavers were brought to the desert to save a dying river. 6 years later, here are the results.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1864+ words) Their engineering feats are pretty dam incredible. It's not easy being a river in the desert under the best of circumstances. The ecosystem exists in a very delicate balance, allowing water sources to thrive in the harsh conditions. These water…...
Scientists finally explain the real reason people "knock on wood
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1792+ words) 60 percent of Americans reportedly "knock on wood" for good luck. But why? You're having a great week. No mishaps, no drama, no unexpected bills. "I'm on top of the world!" you shout out loud. Then, suddenly, your hand shoots out…...
14 stunning images from the 2026 World Nature Photography Awards
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (1795+ words) Golden autumn colours explode in this intimate portrait of an incredible, lichen-laden elder birch in full seasonal display " bold, brilliant, and full of character, like a woodland peacock. Taken in Glen Affric, this image captures a fleeting moment of drama…...
Her groundbreaking sea floor discovery was dismissed as 'girl talk.' But science proved her right.
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1823+ words) Marie Tharp changed how humanity sees the planet, yet so many have never heard her name. Marie Tharp aboard the USNS Kane in 1968. Most of us learn about the Earth's shifting tectonic plates in middle school. But in Marie Tharp's…...
Beavers return to Scotland's Glen Affric after 400 years
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1765+ words) Seven beavers have been released into "one of the most beautiful places in Scotland." Left: A beaver swimming in a river. Right: A forested riverbank view. Imagine standing on the edge of a loch in the Scottish Highlands. The air…...
'Forgotten' system for harvesting water transforms 'barren wasteland' into lush farmland
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (1851+ words) The half moon structures even help replenish the water table. Half moons allow water to be retained for agriculture and even replenish the groundwater table. Can a farm grow in a desert without bringing in enormous amounts of water? With…...