The behavior has never been documented in other insects, researchers say.

U.S. presidents haven't always pardoned their Thanksgiving turkeys, but in recent years the surreal ceremony has become an American tradition.

This is the first time scientists have recorded the heart rate of a blue whale, the largest animal on Earth.

Early December snowstorms wreak havoc weeks ahead of the winter solstice.

A new study examines how early animals might have endured the worst ice age in Earth's history.

It doesn't feel right to put Christmas lights in a trash can, so try these options for places that will recycle them instead.

Rescuers are racing to save koalas as a barrage of bushfires roar across the country.

Did you know prehistoric mushroom cults may have inspired Santa Claus? Here are a few more interesting facts you may not know about magic mushrooms

A program in Colorado's Delta County aims to ensure a brighter future for the next generation.

Unlike most candy canes, however, this one is 190 light-years long and made of ionized gas.

The eruption killed 17 people and severely burned many survivors.

From freshly fallen snow to ancient ice sheets, frozen water is often much livelier than it looks.

The black rhino calf appears healthy and is nursing regularly, according to zoo officials.

Researchers hope to help humans borrow some secrets of bear biology.

If you leave a hummingbird feeder out in winter, will it help the birds or tempt them not to migrate?

Even after nurturing and enchanting humans for thousands of years, this iconic river is still full of surprises.

And why a zoo is asking the public to help capture them.

The 2020 Great Backyard Bird Count is a 4-day event when "citizen scientists" can enjoy nature while keeping tabs on local bird populations.

The move would weaken the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Extra food seems especially helpful early in the breeding season, according to a new study.

The ancient holiday has become like a 'Jewish Arbor Day' in modern times, bringing religious and secular observers together for ecological reflection.

The towel-twirling German sauna tradition of aufguss is already a competitive sport in Europe, is now an emerging wellness trend in the U.S.

Alder Creek is home to hundreds of giant sequoias, from seedlings to millennia-old Methuselahs.

If your dinner conversation turns into a debate over global warming, here are a few tips for dealing with a climate denier.

It's unclear exactly how many polar bears are left in the wild, but several populations likely face grave danger from climate change.

Local communities played a key role in the creation of Bamyan Plateau Protected Area, a large new national park in Afghanistan.

Penguins are getting a chance to explore facilities that are closed to human visitors due to COVID-19.

Virtual tours of national parks are providing a valuable service as people shelter at home from the coronavirus pandemic.

Isolating ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic isn't as unnatural as it feels.

The locust plague already poses an 'unprecedented' threat to food security, and could still grow 500 times larger.

The debris left by Comet Thatcher isn't as spectacular as other meteor showers, but the moon will make viewing much easier this year.

In honor of Earth Day, MNN takes an animated look back at several decades of U.S. environmentalism in this video.

From synchronized singing to 'stink fights,' these peculiar primates are full of surprises. They're also disappearing.

Bats don't pose an unusual risk among mammals, research suggests, and bat viruses we do get often rely far more on us than bats.

Eco-friendly, last-minute gifts that won't bust your budget.

The cinematic destruction of planet earth, or part of it, has been a favorite Hollywood movie theme for decades.

Circus animal gets away from handlers, causes a stir during rush hour.

Pennsylvania woman who fell into a mall fountain while texting — becoming an instant Internet sensation in the process — has hired an attorney.

Western parents assail author of 'Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,' but Amy Chua says she wasn't trying to compare cultures.

'All the convenience of using your iPad to read the news online, but without the Internet's annoying habit of being completely free,' says host of 'Colbert Repo

Think you know about these mysterious creatures of the deep? Think again. Take our shark quiz and test your knowledge.

Chuck Leavell and his famous friends Mike Mills, John Bell and Paul Riddle play a rollicking set at the White House Correspondents' Jam.

Drone footage captures rare Bryde’s whale mother and baby feeding. There are only about 200 of the creatures known to swim in those waters.

One of Auburn's new Toomer's Corner oaks is set on fire after Auburn beats LSU. A 29-year-old man has been taken into custody.

A couple of dogs snuffling through the backyard brush find a really big surprise: A bear!

A small woodpecker lands on a cabbie's door and gets a warm guided tour of the Windy City.

MNN's Chuck Leavell hosts The Bacon Brothers and journalists-turned-musicians for the White House Correspondents' Jam.

The 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest focuses on nature, cities and people. Here are the stunning winners.

El Paso and Dayton are in the news this week for all the wrong reasons. If you're wondering what you can do as individual, here are steps you can take.

The U.K.'s push to create new marine reserves in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans represents a victory for biodiversity campaigners. (And fish.)