There isn’t a visible entrance, making it difficult for a predator or curious hockey player to find a way in. The entry the muskrats use lies below the ice where the water doesn’t freeze. Some ...

Discover a charming zoo in Bloomington, Illinois, where you can get up close to amazing animals without the crowds or long ...

Contrary to popular belief, water moccasins and cottonmouth snakes are the same snakes. Both terms refer to the same species, Agkistrodon piscivorus, a venomous water snake in North America. Read on ...

As much as one might yearn to repair our human separation from nature, true coexistence with baboons means keeping them at a safe distance from us and the landscapes we’ve transformed. The Action ...

A pair of scientists weren’t laughing, however, when they saw footage of a 13-year-old cow named Veronika using a push broom to scratch her back. Instead, they packed up their research tools and ...

Discover the best things to do in Bend (Oregon), from exploring lava tube caves to the charms of the Old Mill District.

This may be the most beautiful park in the Golden State.

Sleeping underwater might sound peaceful — but for ocean animals, it’s a matter of survival. Some dolphins sleep with one half of their brain at a time, keeping one eye open to avoid danger and ...

The North Country Trail, America’s longest National Scenic Trail at 4,600 miles, cuts right through the park, offering ...

Tucked into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Nevada City stands as one of the best-preserved Gold Rush towns in California. Victorian buildings line the streets, their colorful facades ...