Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things nature. She holds a degree in Journalism from Ohio University. Of the two ...

Animal rights activists are calling on Connecticut to end what they say is a cruel method of trapping wild animals that is already banned in other states. The request came from Harvard law students in ...

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Lots of features can help an animal master the water: the shape of its body, its fur, a tail, feather-like arms, webbed feet, or even legs covered in tiny hairs. Many animals — and even some insects — ...

Many types of wildlife — along with the insects they feed on — appreciate dead plants. Some take advantage of ...

Researchers appear to have shown how the brain creates two different kinds of thirst. The process involves two types of brain cells, one that responds to a decline in fluid in our bodies, while the ...

Every Pokémon type comes with its own set of stereotypes—from overpowered Dragon-types to Glass Cannon Fire-types, and of course, the always-annoying Bug-types. But how true are these assumptions? Do ...

One of the most prominent elements included in Avatar: The Way of Water is the existence of tribes other than the forest Na'vi from the first movie. The sequel introduces the oceanic Na'vi after Jake ...

There's a reason Water-Type Pokémon make up the largest group in the Pokédex — they're everywhere. From oceans and rivers to lakes and ponds, the Pokémon anime constantly reminds fans how essential ...

Wetlands are essential for life and climate. Discover what they are, why they matter, and eight key facts about these ...

The CDC has identified the mosquito as the world's deadliest animal due to the diseases it transmits. Mosquitoes can carry several potentially fatal diseases, including West Nile virus, Malaria, and ...