Bethanie is a writer, editor, and author of animal-science books for kids. She covers camping, hiking, gear, inspiring stories, wildlife, adventure travel, and more for the Outdoors.com. She always has a few camping trips on the calendar.
Sweet footage shows a harbor seal teaching her baby to swim in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Watch here.
Two earthquakes have threatened one of the world’s rarest fish, the Devils Hole pupfish, which only lives one place on Earth.
Incredible footage shows a mountain lion interacting with and nursing her kittens in central California’s Diablo Mountain Range. Watch here.
A funny TikTok video shows exactly what a couple of house cats thought about a bear visiting their home’s porch in Connecticut. Watch here.
Dramatic footage shows a mom grizzly bear that fights off a larger male grizzly to defend her cubs. Have you seen this viral video?
A trail cam captured a stunning portrait of a black jaguar, and it really gives you an up-close look at the rare cat’s melanistic coloring.
A popular social-media video shows a rare phenomenon—an octopus riding a shark. Even the experts were shocked.
The Oregon Zoo wants some “pika watchers”—folks tasked with spying on adorable pikas in Columbia River Gorge.
A little dog cautiously approaches a massive anaconda in the bay—what will happen next? Watch it here and see for yourself.
Catalina Island is a wonderful outdoor destination for all—from thru-hikers to adventurous families to couples who want to wine/dine.