New Guinea is home to some of the world’s most toxic birds. Why they contain poison, and how they withstand the it is still a ...

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A sea kayaking journey through the Johnstone Strait offers eye-to-eye encounters with orcas, humpbacks and sea lions.

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Whether it’s an emperor penguin launching from the sea, a playful Adélie penguin or a colony of king penguins, these globe-spanning seabirds inspire awe and conservation.

From tailored jackets and silk ties to playful fedoras and pocket squares, Black dandyism isn’t just a campy style—it has served as a powerful political act throughout history. Black dandyism ...

Opalescent baby squid have "midwives" to bring them into the world. Squid eggs wait in gelatinous orbs to hatch. Capitella worms will make their way to the eggs and wrestle inside. The red worms ...

Tucked between sea and mountain, The Old Forge was once a cherished endpoint for hikers—now, revived by the hands of locals, adventurers are coming back to this iconic watering hole. Hiker ...

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