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  Deep in the lush, humid forests of South America, the air is filled with a raucous, "laughing" call that cascades from the canopy. Look up, and you might be…

When North American birders think of a "Saw-whet Owl," they picture the common, widespread Northern Saw-whet: a tiny, adorable owl with a big head, piercing yellow eyes, and a breast…

Imagine a bird so small it could almost fit in a matchbox, yet so vibrant it looks like a painter’s palette that sprouted wings. This isn't a fantasy. This is…

When you picture the African savanna, you likely think of dusty plains, acacia trees, and the "Big Five." But look up. In the treetops, you might just find a flash…

When you picture a Spectacled Owl, you probably imagine a large, formidable bird of the neotropical jungles. You picture that deep, dark chocolate-brown body, a white "X" between the eyes,…

  There are travel destinations, and then there is Yellowstone. It's a name that evokes images of thundering bison, steaming geysers, and landscapes so wild they feel prehistoric. It's not…

  Nature is full of unwritten rules, and one of the most absolute is the line between predator and prey. But every so often, the animal kingdom delivers stories that…

It is one of the most humbling and magical stories in nature: the sight of sleeping elephants. We know these giants as powerful, intelligent, and earth-shaking animals. But to witness…

  This is one of the most powerful stories of compassion from the wild, revealing the incredible life of the Elephant Keepers at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya.…

It was Victory Day at Iowa State University, an annual tradition where the football team shares the field with children with special needs. It’s a day full of love, joy,…