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A century ago, the American prairies echoed with the silent footsteps of a small, elusive predator: the black-footed ferret.

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Massive numbers of periodical cicadas will emerge in Kentucky this summer. The noise will reach 90 decibels as they sing for their mates.

"American Pie" star Shannon Elizabeth discovered her purpose, and her husband, after she moved to South Africa to focus on her conservation work.

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These birds have evolved to withstand the equatorial sun and shelter in volcanic rocks along a subtropical coastline. After ...

As a Classics major, studying abroad in Greece felt like an essential part of my academic journey. Still, I was apprehensive — most of my coursework had focused on Roman topics rather than Greek ones.

It’s officially alligator mating season. While gators are always present in Florida, it’s during this time of year when they are most active. They’ve been known to be more visible and aggressive in ...

Astoria, the wild turkey who rose to fame last year when she unexpectedly appeared in Midtown, visiting luxury retailers, ...