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Commodifying Nature: Ecotourism And Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula

Ecotourism has quickly replaced gold-mining and logging as the main industry on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 9, 2015

Commodifying Nature: Ecotourism And Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula

Ecotourism has quickly replaced gold-mining and logging as the main industry on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula.

By All That's Interesting • March 9, 2015

Project Isabela: When Slaughtering 250,000 Goats Meant Saving A Species

In the 1990s, the Galapagos Conservancy launched Project Isabela, an all out war against 250,000 goats in the Galapagos Islands to save the dwindling population of Galapagos tortoises.

By John Schellhase • Feb 28, 2015

Project Isabela: When Slaughtering 250,000 Goats Meant Saving A Species

In the 1990s, the Galapagos Conservancy launched Project Isabela, an all out war against 250,000 goats in the Galapagos Islands to save the dwindling population of Galapagos tortoises.

By John Schellhase • February 28, 2015

10 Terrifying Prehistoric Animals — That Weren’t Dinosaurs

While dinosaurs get all the attention, discover why prehistoric creatures like the terror bird and the Titanoboa are just as terrifying.

By John Kuroski • Feb 19, 2015

10 Terrifying Prehistoric Animals — That Weren’t Dinosaurs

While dinosaurs get all the attention, discover why prehistoric creatures like the terror bird and the Titanoboa are just as terrifying.

By John Kuroski • February 19, 2015

27 Incredible Underwater Pictures of Schooling Fish

As these incredible images show, schooling fish are one of the world's most incredible natural phenomena.

By Kiri Picone • Feb 5, 2015

27 Incredible Underwater Pictures of Schooling Fish

As these incredible images show, schooling fish are one of the world's most incredible natural phenomena.

By Kiri Picone • February 5, 2015

18 European Natural Wonders To Reignite Your Wanderlust

As these breathtaking European natural wonders show, there's more to the Old Continent than just slanted buildings and outdoor cafes.

By John Schellhase • Jan 16, 2015

18 European Natural Wonders To Reignite Your Wanderlust

As these breathtaking European natural wonders show, there's more to the Old Continent than just slanted buildings and outdoor cafes.

By John Schellhase • January 16, 2015

The Coolest National Parks In The United States

While today’s Republican Party may not be known for its environmental conservation efforts, the national park system was actually established under Republican President Ulysses S. Grant. The program would later be expanded under conservationist, hunter, Bigfoot storyteller and Republican President Teddy Roosevelt. It literally takes an Act of Congress to...

By Susan Sims • Jan 1, 2015

The Coolest National Parks In The United States

While today’s Republican Party may not be known for its environmental conservation efforts, the national park system was actually established under Republican President Ulysses S. Grant. The program would later be expanded under conservationist, hunter, Bigfoot storyteller and Republican President Teddy Roosevelt. It literally takes an Act of Congress to...

By Susan Sims • January 1, 2015

20 Dramatic Weather Photos That Make You Wonder Why We Use It For Small Talk

Weather is so much a part of our lives that we usually take it for granted. Talking about the weather is the textbook example of meaningless small talk, something we do when discussing substantive issues would make everybody feel awkward and uncomfortable. In general, weather is a nice, safe topic...

By Richard Stockton • Jan 1, 2015

20 Dramatic Weather Photos That Make You Wonder Why We Use It For Small Talk

Weather is so much a part of our lives that we usually take it for granted. Talking about the weather is the textbook example of meaningless small talk, something we do when discussing substantive issues would make everybody feel awkward and uncomfortable. In general, weather is a nice, safe topic...

By Richard Stockton • January 1, 2015

Alaska’s Beauty Captured From A Kayak

Nature and wildlife photographer Daniel Fox has a mission: to bring a connection with the great outdoors to the masses. For Fox, nature photography is his life’s work and his passion, documented online for the world to see. After spending 10 years in New York and what Fox describes as...

By Erin Kelly • Dec 28, 2014

Alaska’s Beauty Captured From A Kayak

Nature and wildlife photographer Daniel Fox has a mission: to bring a connection with the great outdoors to the masses. For Fox, nature photography is his life’s work and his passion, documented online for the world to see. After spending 10 years in New York and what Fox describes as...

By Erin Kelly • December 28, 2014

13 Interesting Animals You Didn’t Know Existed

From the fanged deer of China to the canine that's so pungent it's known as the "stink wolf," these are some of the interesting animals on Earth.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 19, 2014

13 Interesting Animals You Didn’t Know Existed

From the fanged deer of China to the canine that's so pungent it's known as the "stink wolf," these are some of the interesting animals on Earth.

By Erin Kelly • December 19, 2014

We Found The Most Stunning Nature Photography of 2014

Our world is always changing, always moving. Perhaps it is for this reason that nature photography can be so captivating. Whether the photographer captures an incredible sunset or catches a rarely seen creature in its natural setting, the moments that appear in these images are unique and fleeting. Tap into...

By Kiri Picone • Dec 19, 2014

We Found The Most Stunning Nature Photography of 2014

Our world is always changing, always moving. Perhaps it is for this reason that nature photography can be so captivating. Whether the photographer captures an incredible sunset or catches a rarely seen creature in its natural setting, the moments that appear in these images are unique and fleeting. Tap into...

By Kiri Picone • December 19, 2014