Volcanoes are some of the most amazing natural formations in the world. When these sleeping powerhouses wake up they can literally blow their…

Spices were one of the main products in early international trade and a major reason that some European nations sought to expand their colonial…

Though sandy, palm-framed beaches dominate the calendar industry and the imaginations of tourists, the world's rocky, rugged coastlines are no…

Perhaps you own a pair of bird watching binoculars to study all types of winged friends and get a better understanding of how they function…

Though they are relegated to game show gross-out props in much of the West, bugs are quite eco-friendly protein sources. They consume…

Rivers are still important transportation routes in places where roads and rails cannot go. They are also a source of energy and drinking…

For some people, there's always room to make their pets even cuter. Hence the fascination with pet costumes, an apparently popular way to add a…

For many, Summer means the opportunity to attend any one of thousands of music festivals held across the globe. Recognizing the carbon footprint…

Desert topography seems especially alien. It is no surprise that some of the world's most unusual and spectacular flowers, shrubs and trees are…

For these animals, negotiating rocky terrain and finding food in such a scarce environment is second nature.

From cougars and other large cats to crocodiles and alligators to hippopotamuses and rhinos, you would be surprised to see what exotic animals…

There are species of undomesticated animals that retain some or all of their wildness while performing tasks that benefit humans.

There are many unlikely animals that are able to endure or adapt to harsh environments. Here are some of the greatest of these survivor…

Getting people to change their ways isn’t an easy thing to do, and while the green-living initiative has been gaining speed, it’s been at a…

Though the islands on this list are not as well known as the world's biggest and most scenic isles, they have plenty of characteristics that…