Is it a hummingbird, a hawk, or a moth? The somewhat confusingly named hummingbird hawk-moth is (drumroll, please) a moth species that migrates to the U.K. and Ireland from southern Europe and North Africa each summer. Its moniker comes from the way it feeds — hovering over flowers like a hummingbird. Wildlife photographer Andrew Fusek-Peters […]
A married California couple has made it their mission to photograph all 40 wild cat species on Earth — and they only have one more to go. The stunning images serve to raise awareness about the animals, many of which are vulnerable or endangered. So far, Sebastian Kennerknecht and Rachel Tobias have traveled to 33 countries
Life is a little easier now for a southern ground hornbill in the Netherlands, thanks to 3D-printed prostheses for his upper and lower beak. The turkey-sized bird at the ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo suffered a severe injury that broke both sections of his bill and left him with two stumps, making it difficult for him
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Welcome to “Quietchella,” where wind, moss, and moths are the headliners, good old-fashioned peace and quiet are the supporting acts, and tickets are open to anyone ready to slow down and leave no trace. The inaugural festival in Finland, officially called Hiljaa Fest (translating to “Quietly Fest”), opened Saturday in Valkmusa National Park, about a
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For over 60 years, London’s Natural History Museum has put out an annual call to photographers across the globe to submit wildlife images that capture the beauty and complexity of nature. The winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition — which awards prizes in nearly two dozen categories — are then invited to
Believe it or not, the massive gourd pictured above is small potatoes compared to the current Guinness World Record holder for heaviest pumpkin — but it still turned heads at an annual produce contest, where it had to be forklifted into place.
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He started by filming himself picking up litter near his apartment in Washington Heights, a neighborhood in northern Manhattan. Now, he’s raised over $55,000, rallied a network of volunteers, and transformed an entire block. Most importantly, in a time when so much feels out of our control, he’s offered people in his community — and
In a nature reserve in Senegal, a life lesson unfolded: A mother chimp named Soukki poked a stick into an ant nest, then pulled her daughter, Saïsaï, over to see it. Saïsaï then drew the stick out of the nest and snacked on the ants. It’s one of many interactions documented in a study published
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An image of a curious squirrel edging up behind an Eastern whip-poor-will — a species of nocturnal bird — took the grand prize in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources 2026 Photo Contest. The winners’ announcement dubbed the scene “a remarkable moment in nature.” Kyle Smith captured the shot, titled “Right Behind You,” beating out over 1,000
As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts from active harvesting to preparation and planning for the next growing season. Weeds can feel like an overwhelming management task as the summer species burst into flower and spread seeds.
