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.
There’s a lot we don’t know about the deep sea. Last week, scientists aboard the E/V Nautilus, a 68-meter (223-foot) research vessel equipped with ROVs (remotely-operated vehicles) that deploy and explore the deep, came across a creature they’d never seen before. The creature, a pulsating orange sea jelly, appears to have three yellow tentacles coming [...]
You’ve seen it in the news: Orcas are attacking boats. They’ve even sunk a few of them. Here’s what the experts have to say.
Scientists say wild mushrooms may actually communicate with each other, and new research suggests they’re particularly chatty after a good rain.
If you love the outdoors, you can probably name a few myths about bears, but can you tell bear facts from bear fiction?Â
A frightful encounter after dark at the Grand Canyon leaves one couple wondering if they were stalked by a demon or a mountain lion.
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 [...]
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.
