Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Morgan Heim talks to MNN about sexism and success in her field and how to help the next generation of female photographers.

Being called a bird brain really isn't an insult, now that scientists have uncovered just how smart these feathered friends really are.

As a wall goes up dividing the U.S. and Mexico, a range of environmental concerns are surfacing. Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer documents the impact.

There are only 300 blue-throated macaws left in the wild.

Yellowstone grizzly bears were removed from the U.S. endangered species list in 2017.

There's so much more strangeness to sloths, our favorite slow-moving creatures, than meets the eye!

Scientists discover how entire ecosystems benefit from wolves keeping herbivores on edge.

In 'Caribou Rainforest,' wildlife photographer David Moskowitz tracked elusive caribou through their rainforest habitat in the Pacific Northwest.

How to get ready for a great season of watching our feathered friends!

The Scottish wildcat, an adorable yet fierce native cat species, may disappear within the next few years.

Become an expert in knowing what birds are saying by studying these common species.

The epic landscapes of Torres del Paine will make you want to hop on the next plane to this Patagonian National Park.

These plants are surprisingly common, yet just one taste — or even a touch — will send you to the hospital.

Wisdom the albatross is amazing at 68 years old and still raising babies.

The Australian bilby is becoming more popular, and they may just take over as the country's animal representative for Easter.

In "Ay, Mariposa," conservation filmmakers highlight the people, animals, and fragile habitats impacted by the barrier at the border.

We label a lot of species with the shiver-inducing denizen of the night, even if they don't suck blood.

Use this quick checklist in order, and you'll soon master the process of identifying a bird species.

New Mexico's coyote-killing contest ban does not outlaw the killing of coyotes by hunters or ranchers who are protecting their livestock.

It's the first birth spotted so far this season.

Turret spiders, the minuscule relatives of tarantulas, pack a powerful punch for any insect venturing close to the castle walls.

The barrage of Darwin Award-worthy and just plain cruel animal selfie photos in the news is our cue for a reality check.

Listening to birds reveals a lot about what's happening around you, including what other wildlife is roaming nearby!

Sea otters hold hands so they don't float away during naps, and baby dolphins don't sleep at all for the first months of life.

If a bird has zygodactyl feet, that means two toes point forward and two point back. This makes life easier for woodpeckers, owls, parrots and ospreys.

Far from being gross, the slime of a banana slug is a marvel of nature.

While stink bugs ravage our food crops, samurai wasps — another sneaky insect from Japan — are helping us keep them in check.

The enormous spiders known as Goliath birdeater tarantulas are gentle giants, and beautiful to boot!

These brightly colored beetles come together in huge groups, but it's not just to cuddle.

Octopuses are weird, fascinating and for the most part, entirely unknown. Yet these behaviors are reminders we shouldn't put anything past them.

More states are cracking down on owners who falsely call their pets service animals.

Sure, they happen every day, but there's so much to know about them, including that tides are just big waves.

Scientists take a deeper look at how chameleons change color, and learn some tricks that could benefit humans.

These huge beasts have inspired myths of fantastic proportions. Get to know the real life dragons of Komodo Island.

World Rhino Day has us thinking about how amazing this animal really is, and how close we are to losing it forever.

These small horses were thought to be the only truly wild horse species left on the planet and have a fascinating history.

These extraordinary marine mammals share a lot in common with humans.

Things you otter know about these charismatic mammals found around the world.

From tallest to heaviest, these are the biggest breeds of dog found around the globe.

It may sound like a good idea for the environment, but refilling a plastic water bottle may not be a good idea.

Glenn Beck went on 'The View' and was eviscerated by Whoopi Goldberg and Barbara Walters.

In the middle of a takedown of Van Jones, the White House's Special Advisor for Green Jobs, Glenn Beck veered strangely off-topic.

The rise and fall of Rev. Billy James Hargis, along with the popularity of Glenn Beck, makes our media columnist long for the days of the Fairness Doctrine.

Fox News rodeo clown Glenn Beck thinks "The Story of Stuff" is just downright un-American.

Fox News' resident rightwing rodeo clown pulls out a heaping dose of hypocrisy when he accuses world leaders gathered in Copenhagen of 'fear mongering'.

TV personality and radio host dedicates an entire segment of her MSNBC show to examining the nest of lies Glenn Beck used in recent statements about weather and

The newest advertiser on the Glenn Beck program is using fear of an economic and societal collapse to sell heirlooms seeds.

The award winning director of 'Avatar' didn't pull his punches when he was asked about what he thought of Fox News rightwing rodeo clown Glenn Beck.

Conservative lightning rod has history of anti-environmental comments.

Is God mad at us for recycling or behaving badly? Some of the right wing's sharpest minds think so.