Oxygen shaped the world as we know it. It’s why we hiccup and why frogs croak. It’s so good that some turtles have learned to suck it in using not just their nose and mouth, but also… another orifice.

This Alabama mountain town transforms ordinary weekends into gentle escapes with scenic trails, cozy charm, and peaceful ...

Explore Georgia islands locals say have transformed over time, where evolving landscapes, rich history, and coastal beauty reveal stories you might not expect ...

Visit a free wildlife sanctuary in Athens Georgia where majestic black bears, bald eagles, and native animals offer an up ...

Wagner’s Ribs is the kind of place that makes you question why you’ve been settling for mediocre meat all these years. That red building isn’t just charming, it’s your new favorite destination for ...

Some places are so stunning that keeping them secret feels almost selfish, like hoarding the last piece of cake when everyone deserves a bite. Seven Lakes State Park in Holly, Michigan is one of those ...

Porkchop, a three-flippered sea turtle, is back in the wild after a year of rehabilitation, a hopeful moment amid ongoing ...

The turtle, named Porkchop, was rescued in March 2025 from tangled fishing line wrapped around its flipper, keeping it from swimming away.

When a tortoise begins waking from hibernation in early spring, it’s coming out of a demanding phase where its body has been ...

What types of animals do veterinarians specializing in exotic species commonly see in practice? S. Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM, zoological medicine specialist and assistant clinical professor of zoological ...

A collection of honored images from this year’s competition celebrating “photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes, rivers and even swimming pools” ...

"No matter how it happened, we do know that with a mother to protect it, feed it, and teach it how to be a polar bear, the cub’s chances of survival are far better now than if it was left on its own." ...