Pileated woodpeckers can grow up to 17 inches long, thriving in large and decaying trees in old-growth forests across North America. Each bird can have a range of up to 2,000 acres, according to the ...

Sixteen 5,200-year-old canoes have been discovered under Lake Mendota in the U.S., making most of them older than the Egyptian pyramids.

The southern United States might not be home to king cobras, polar bears, or koalas, but it is home to the famous American ...

Extreme temperature swings, known as continental climate, are common in North America's interior. Plants enter a hibernation-like state called dormancy to survive cold winters and avoid growing too ...

New research indicates that humans shaped their environments through hunting and controlled use of fire tens of thousands of ...

Earth looked much different not just millions, but even decades and centuries ago. Many animal species that once existed are ...

And now, global travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller has selected Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve as one of ...

Wondering about the most dangerous birds on Earth? We've compiled this list of the Top 20 scariest birds — some that have ...

Travelling on an escorted solo tour in Central America, one writer explores rainforests, volcanoes and beaches – but it’s the ...

Few things feel better than stepping into wide-open landscapes knowing the only thing you need to bring is a sense of ...

There’s a magical place in southern Virginia where the waters of Buggs Island Lake lap against 20 miles of pristine shoreline, and centuries of history blend seamlessly with natural splendor – welcome ...