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Ever walk into a garden center and spot something new you just have to take home? This year, plant selections are getting a ...

Meet Herkimer, the world’s largest beetle, Colorado’s most unexpected roadside celebrity. In a state where natural wonders typically steal the spotlight, this massive insect sculpture has carved out ...

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Great tits can't complain about a lack of attention. NIOO has hung nearly two thousand nesting boxes for this 'model species' ...

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To survive the bitter cold, Antarctica’s native residents adorn themselves with thick layers of fat and fur. A non-biting ...