The biggest danger for wildlife is the aftermath. But many species have evolved to rely on the opportunities created by ...

The white bird of paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) stands out with its large leaves and exotic flower. It grows in a clumping ...

All botanical gardens are pretty but the one in Devon, England contains a large glasshouse filled with exotic plants and ...

Nothing is an emergency until you feel the burn, or see the red lights ... Only then do the millions of birds that swarm the island in high season vacate the runway. We could only get here ...

he relationship between a city and literature is reciprocal. The city nourishes the imagination of writers while writers shape the cultural landscape of the city. The life, places, and spaces of a ...

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In a world that often feels too loud, too fast, and too crowded, Martinak State Park offers a much-needed respite. It’s a place where you can hear yourself think, where you can breathe deeply without ...

When fire victims return to find nothing but charred wreckage, many assume their irreplaceable belongings perished. Jeff Levy ...

BBC fans eagerly awaiting the fresh season of Death in Paradise had their excitement cut short after a tragic twist that came mere minutes into the series premiere. Viewers settled in at 9pm ...

Bird flu cases are still rising in the U.S. as the virus continues to devastate poultry farms. More than 145 million chickens, ducks, turkeys and other fowl have been slaughtered across the United ...

"It's like when someone cleans their yard, they rake leaves into many small piles, not one big one," Smith said. There's "always piles to be (burned)," but environmental conditions create a small ...