What Did One Mushroom Say to the Other? Not Sure, But Mushrooms Are ‘Talking’
Scientists say wild mushrooms may actually communicate with each other, and new research suggests they’re particularly chatty after a good rain.
Bethanie Hestermann
Bethanie is a writer, editor, and author of seven animal-science books for kids. She covers camping, hiking, gear, inspiring stories, wildlife, adventure travel, and more for the Outdoors.com. She's a mom of two and always has a few camping trips on the calendar. Find her books at www.zoolokids.com.
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Adventure
50 Incredible Bear Facts, Stories, And Busted Myths
If you love the outdoors, you can probably name a few myths about bears, but can you tell bear facts from bear fiction?Â
Empower
The ‘Demons’ of the Southwest: What to Do If You Encounter a Mountain Lion
A frightful encounter after dark at the Grand Canyon leaves one couple wondering if they were stalked by a demon or a mountain lion.
Conservation
The World’s Cutest Animals are Endangered: Here are 5 Ways Scientists are Trying to Save Koalas
Scientific fact: koalas are adorable. How can you not love these furry, cuddly marsupials? Sadly, koalas are endangered; their population has dropped significantly in recent years due to threats like habitat loss and disease, including infections like chlamydia. Luckily, cute animals tend to get support when they need it, and koalas are no exception. Here [...]
Explore
Imagine Dragons: 5 Lizards That Look Like Mythical Beasts
Did you know there are real-life lizards that would make even the Mother of Dragons swoon? Get to know five species that look like dragons.