Three new orchid species from the genus Pleurothallis have been discovered in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and western ...

For a short window of time, visitors to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium will be in the presence of an unusual sight.

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Manila - A rare Philippines quail that was feared to have become extinct has been photographed alive for the first time - as it was headed for the cooking pot, ornithologists said on Tuesday. Hunters ...

Emma Bushee's sons were serving on six continents. At home, she waited for their letters — and tried to pray them home safe.

"It's easy to find a secret oasis or wildflower-filled meadow where you're the only human ... up camp with Mater while Justin and I went flower hunting. Even without the rare plants, the trail would ...

The Desert Rose, known for its thick stem and vibrant flowers, thrives in both dry deserts and humid climates like South ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Adrift after his father’s death, one mother’s 19-year-old son found renewed purpose during a transformative trip through ...

Willamette River Preservation Trust purchased the 270-acre Oak Meadows Natural Area. The property features a diverse array of wildflowers, including the once-thought-extinct Bradshaw's lomatium.

Nine rare hazel dormice will be released into the wild next month following a successful health screening test. Each of the tiny “charming” mammals, three of which were born at Whipsnade Zoo ...

The Canadian indie-pop band Valley is moving on to bigger and groovier things as they set out to tour their latest record with tighter, more infectious, and poignant pop tunes. Serendipity was always ...