Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. The major maples have leaves divided into three to five lobes, each ...

With their flat bodies and long, barbed tails, stingrays look like creatures from another world. These marine-dwelling vertebrates are found in warm and shallow waters around the Earth's tropical ...

Unfortunately, CeraVe skin care isn't considered cruelty free, vegan, or sustainable. Part of The L’Oréal Group, CeraVe may offer budget-friendly products rooted in the science of dermatology ...

Turkeys are much different from chickens when it comes to housing and pasture fencing needs. Adult turkeys prefer to be outdoors. They're hardy birds, tolerant of many different weather conditions.

If you have access to electricity, then you might be able to cremate your toilet waste. Years ago when we first got a cabin in the woods, we had an Incinolet incinerator toilet. It was all ...

If you’ve ever wondered what gives some of your favorite designer drinks, strawberry yogurt, or even shades of lipstick that deep crimson color, the answer may surprise you. The secret behind ...

What are goats good for? What benefits do they provide? For small farmers, hobby farmers, and homesteaders alike, goats can be a great choice of species. They're good for milk, meat, fiber, and more.

A mongoose is a small, dynamic mammal with a long body and short legs. Mongooses are famous for standing their ground against venomous snakes, both in literature and in real life, but they're also ...

Whether you usually spend three minutes or three hours creating your Halloween pumpkin, you probably wish it would last longer than it does. Never fear! You can follow a few tricks to keep your ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Competition and cooperation ...

Bryan Nelson is a science writer and award-winning documentary filmmaker with over a decade of experience covering technology, astronomy, medicine, animals, and more. Named after the Polish ...

John R. Platt is an environmental journalist and editor covering endangered species, climate, pollution and related topics. Blue Grotto in Malta, reachable only by a specially licensed boat, is ...