The world is full of natural wonders, from powerful medicinal to dangerously poisonous plants, stunningly fragrant and attractive to meat-smelling…
Nature & Ecosystems (Page 57)
When most people see scaly animals, they start in fear and are overcome by apprehension and the desire to retreat. …
From the Horny Melon to the fractal cousin of broccoli to the Buddha's Hand to the Delicious Monster, there are…
From shape-shifting sea creatures to insects that resemble the flora they call home, animal camouflage is unique and fascinating. See…
From tuna to carp, from sharks to sturgeon, stunning creatures of the deep and the not-so-deep are being threatened by…
From the flower that looks like meat to the blossom that is unmistakably phallic to the tree that retains water…
(Part 1 in a 5-Part Exclusive WebEcoist Series on Endangered Animals) Scientists say that an astonishing 1 in 4 mammals…
According to an ancient Greek philosopher, scientist and healer all matter is comprised of four elements: earth, water, fire and…
(Images via: Dean Souglass, Joisey Showaa and Bob Jagendorf) The type, shape and color of clouds can actually tell a…
The hurricane that swipes a town off the map. The month of tornadoes that won't quit. A dust storm that…
