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These (Adorable) Avalanche Dogs Are Trained to Save People Every Winter Across the US

For sporty snow bunnies, skiing is one of winter’s great joys, but the cold weather recreation isn’t without risk. Not only does it take some serious skill to careen down a mountain on two runners — or one, if you’re a snowboarder — you’re also up against the elements. Though they’re luckily rare occurrences at […]

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These 7 Animals Live Their Best Lives During Winter’s Coldest Temps

Winter’s harsh weather conditions famously send certain animals, like black and grizzly bears, running for the hills — and into their dens, more specifically, where their renowned ability to sleep for months on end helps them avoid the cold altogether. But during the most frigid months of the year, other animals are actually living their

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“There Is Wildlife All Around Us”: The Wonders of an At-Home Trail Cam — And How to Set One Up Yourself

On any given day in Monrovia, California — outside of winter, perhaps — residents may catch a glimpse of black bears, rabbits, coyotes, deer, and even the occasional mountain lion ambling about in their backyards or front gardens. The city, located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, is the ideal location to set

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Van Gogh-Inspired “Starry Night Retreat” Invites Visitors to Engage the Senses Through Living Garden Art

In a profound marriage of art and nature, a Vincent Van Gogh-inspired retreat in the Balkans is set to start welcoming visitors next spring. The dazzling landscape is the pet project of Halim Zukic, who planted 130,000 herb bushes in various shades to emulate those iconic celestial swirls in the artist’s 1889 painting “The Starry

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How Gophers Helped Regenerate Life on Mount St. Helens in Just 1 Day Following 1980 Eruption

Washington state’s Mount St. Helens is a popular tourist destination for outdoor enthusiasts — but it’s also an active volcano. When an earthquake caused it to erupt in 1980, the explosion of hot lava and ash destroyed much of the surrounding flora and fauna.  Two years after the event, the area remained largely barren. But

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The Migratory Monarch Butterfly Population Is Soaring in This Tiny Mexican Town

At the Joya Redonda Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, located at the foothills of two volcanoes in the tiny Mexican town of San Miguel Atlautla, clusters of orange-and-black butterflies roost among oyamel fir trees each winter. The insects’ migration south from colder regions is one of instinct, but their abundance in this particular area is in large

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Practical Ways to Become More Eco-Conscious in Your Day-to-Day Life

Growing up, many of us were instilled with some basic principles for not wasting Earth’s resources — don’t run the water while brushing your teeth, recycle your aluminum cans, use cloth napkins rather than paper. But as we hear more and more about the changing climate, it might feel like those habits aren’t making enough

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From Viral Garbage Videos to Waste Legislation: Anna Sacks Is NYC’s “Trash Walker” — And She Has Some Tips

Before New York City native Anna Sacks turned her attention to cleaning up the five boroughs and beyond, the 33-year-old — who goes by “the Trash Walker” on social media — was on a decidedly different path. “My career journey has been guided in part by trying to find something that has felt inherently meaningful,”

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If You Give a Rat a Backpack, He’ll Become a Search-and-Rescue Hero

For a long time, dogs have played an important role in the aftermath of disasters, using their agility and strong sense of smell to aid in search-and-rescue missions. But there’s another, smaller animal that may soon be giving these trusted canines some extra help: rats — African giant pouched rats, to be specific.  Apopo, a

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