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The discovery of a mutilated deer has raised fears that a big cat could be on the prowl near a small English town. As ...

The plant commonly identified as lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) can be a controversial choice for your garden. This native of ...

I’ve been writing these nature columns for many years, and I hope to write them for years to come, but sometimes the writing ...

Locals in a quiet UK town have been left in shock over fears a big cat could be roaming around after a mutilated corpse was ...

Buried beneath the sea off the coast of Indonesia, scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could rewrite the story of human origins.

The golden rule when it comes to sea turtles is simple: look, but don’t touch. But in Edisto, there’s a new kind of turtle ...

Koalas might appear to be all cuddly and sleepy, but these star Australian marsupials are full of interesting surprises. Slightly resembling teddy bears, these marsupials are tree-climbing mammals ...

When Victoria Glynn came to Panama to study the effects of extreme ocean temperatures on coral reefs at the Smithsonian ...