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A newly published scientific study details what researchers believe is the first documented evidence of a wolf using a tool in the wild.

The National Park Service recently posted about fall foliage and the science behind it. Curious to know more?

One extremely rare whale species eluded scientists until a team of researchers finally spotted one alive in the wild. See it here.

A viral video shows the Northern Lights outside the window of a moving plane, and it’s spectacular. Watch here.

Sulphur Cave, a cave on the border of Greece and Albania, is home to what scientists believe might be the largest spider web ever.

REI’s famously lax return policy makes for some funny (and bizarre) return tags. Here are a few from PACT Outdoors.

A trail cam nestled within a major U.S. city captured the rare appearance of an ecologically important animal not seen there in years.

It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an outdoor guide group in Norway, as about half a thousand reindeer made their way across a fjord. Fortunately, the group was able to capture photos of the mass movement. Check it out: Orca’dventure, a guide service for orca sightseeing and scuba diving in Norway, shared these images.  “Two [...]

When many people think of sharks, they imagine mindless creatures patrolling the ocean in search of anything to eat. They’re one of the world’s most well-known predators, and the species has been around for millions of years. It’s difficult to imagine such an animal being afraid of anything. So what are sharks actually afraid of? [...]