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‘It Was Like Magic’: Stunning Photos Of The Snow That Just Blanketed Iraq

"It felt as if something great was happening, and we stayed outside even though it was freezing. It was worth it."

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 22, 2020

‘It Was Like Magic’: Stunning Photos Of The Snow That Just Blanketed Iraq

"It felt as if something great was happening, and we stayed outside even though it was freezing. It was worth it."

By Natasha Ishak • February 22, 2020

21 Stunning Photos Of Badab-e Surt, Iran’s Terraced Hot Springs

Dating as far back as the Paleocene era, Badab-e Surt remains one of Iran's most popular tourist attractions — and sadly one of the least protected.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 13, 2020

21 Stunning Photos Of Badab-e Surt, Iran’s Terraced Hot Springs

Dating as far back as the Paleocene era, Badab-e Surt remains one of Iran's most popular tourist attractions — and sadly one of the least protected.

By Natasha Ishak • February 13, 2020

PETA Says We Should Stop Using The Word ‘Pet’ Because It’s Derogatory To Animals

PETA's president urged pet owners to use the terms "animal companion" instead of "pet" and "guardian" instead of "owner."

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 11, 2020

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PETA Says We Should Stop Using The Word ‘Pet’ Because It’s Derogatory To Animals

PETA's president urged pet owners to use the terms "animal companion" instead of "pet" and "guardian" instead of "owner."

By Natasha Ishak • February 11, 2020

Fireflies Face Extinction Due To Habitat Loss, Pesticides, And Light Pollution

Just as losing the bees would have a major impact on humankind, the loss of fireflies could also spell disaster.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 4, 2020

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Fireflies Face Extinction Due To Habitat Loss, Pesticides, And Light Pollution

Just as losing the bees would have a major impact on humankind, the loss of fireflies could also spell disaster.

By Natasha Ishak • February 4, 2020

Mexican Officials Discover Another Dead Body Linked To Its Famous Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

"Something strange is happening, because they're finishing off all the activists, the people who are doing something for society."

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 3, 2020

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Mexican Officials Discover Another Dead Body Linked To Its Famous Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

"Something strange is happening, because they're finishing off all the activists, the people who are doing something for society."

By Natasha Ishak • February 3, 2020

Ireland’s Great Blasket Island Is Seeking A Seasonal Caretaker — Room And Board Included

After being left virtually uninhabited, Great Blasket Island has now accepted more than 38,000 applications from around the world for the position of its next caretaker.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 31, 2020

Ireland’s Great Blasket Island Is Seeking A Seasonal Caretaker — Room And Board Included

After being left virtually uninhabited, Great Blasket Island has now accepted more than 38,000 applications from around the world for the position of its next caretaker.

By Erin Kelly • January 31, 2020

Welcome To The Yangtze: A Source Of Life, And Now Death, For 400 Million Chinese Residents

China's Yangtze River, the third-longest in the world, is now so polluted that nearly half the people who depend on it are without safe drinking water.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 30, 2020

Welcome To The Yangtze: A Source Of Life, And Now Death, For 400 Million Chinese Residents

China's Yangtze River, the third-longest in the world, is now so polluted that nearly half the people who depend on it are without safe drinking water.

By Erin Kelly • January 30, 2020

200 Billion Locusts Invade Kenya In The Worst Infestation In 70 Years

These unbeliveable photographs capture the horrifying locust invasion that is sweeping Kenya and other parts of East Africa.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 27, 2020

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200 Billion Locusts Invade Kenya In The Worst Infestation In 70 Years

These unbeliveable photographs capture the horrifying locust invasion that is sweeping Kenya and other parts of East Africa.

By Natasha Ishak • January 27, 2020

Peru To Plant 1 Million Trees Around Machu Picchu To Protect It From Environmental Disaster

The trees will help protect the site from mudslides in the winter, fires in the summer, and will provide necessary habitat for local flora and fauna.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 15, 2020

Peru To Plant 1 Million Trees Around Machu Picchu To Protect It From Environmental Disaster

The trees will help protect the site from mudslides in the winter, fires in the summer, and will provide necessary habitat for local flora and fauna.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 15, 2020

After 30 Years Of Hard Work Saving His Species, Diego The Tortoise Is Retiring From Mating

Following decades of captive breeding, 130-year-old Diego — once just one of three living males left of his species — will finally be getting some rest.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 13, 2020

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After 30 Years Of Hard Work Saving His Species, Diego The Tortoise Is Retiring From Mating

Following decades of captive breeding, 130-year-old Diego — once just one of three living males left of his species — will finally be getting some rest.

By Natasha Ishak • January 13, 2020