When disturbed by a predator in the canopy of the world’s tallest trees, some salamanders face a seemingly daunting task: Sail through the air to safety at least dozens of feet below.

Today Goshin is on display at the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, part of the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., with the important distinction of being one of the world’s best known ...

In the insular world of dogsled racing, the Yukon Quest is considered the world's most difficult event. A dog howls, ready to run, at the start of the 2015 Yukon Quest.

The tallest tree in the world is a coast redwood named Hyperion. Found in California’s Redwood National Park, it stands at an amazing height of 115.92 metres (380.3 feet).

A visit to historic or meaningful trees provides a sense of connection to the wonder of the natural world. Vital parts of their ecosystems, trees also spark our imagination, inspire famous books ...

Battling loose rock, sub-freezing temperatures, and sudden storms, two of the world’s most celebrated rock climbers, Alex Honnold and Hazel Findlay, completed a notable first ascent of one of ...

The ultra-rare Wondiwoi tree kangaroo was last recorded by scientists in 1928, and researchers only had drawings like this one to go on. It has now been photographed in a remote New Guinea ...

From Australia and New Zealand to Africa and North America, these walks allow you to explore some of the world’s most ...

8 family-friendly things to do in Joshua Tree. From hiking and biking to offbeat art and drive-in movies, the California desert park and its surroundings offer plenty of family adventure.

The vulnerability of species like the dragon’s blood tree has led to high levels of environmental protection on Socotra including, in 2008, full recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ...

Safety vs. tourism dollars. Tourism is one of the largest industries in Nepal, and Mount Everest—the world’s tallest peak—is its crown jewel. According to the most recent tourism data, there ...

Joshua Tree National Park is often described as an out-of-this-world experience or healing for one’s soul, says Donovan Smith, the park’s public information officer. “With blue sunny skies ...