Also known as an 'ounce,' snow leopards are one of the most elusive mammals in the world.

This salty soda lake literally turns dead animals into calcified statues. Why do lesser flamingos love it so much?

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a flying dog!

Thanks to advances in wetsuit technology, surfing is becoming increasingly popular in frigid destinations like Norway and Alaska.

Old newspapers gain new life as evocative sculptures that tell a story about the relationship between humans and animals.

Following years of misuse, gorgeous canyon gains new life as one of Puerto Rico's most important ecological attractions.

While not practical for everyday wear, these 'fat plant' manicures from Roz Borg of Arozona Living are sure to spark a conversation.

From the unbearably cute to the utterly absurd, these pet and animal vines are bound to crack you up.

Visiting Puerto Rico? Don't forget to plan a visit to the island of Vieques, where you can take a starlit kayak trip on the world's brightest bio bay.

Mountain bikers wind through the misty temperate rain forest of Whistler, British Columbia, leaving stunning long-exposure light trails in their wake.

Dutch photographer Loes Heerink highlights the colorful diversity of Vietnam's bicycle-riding fruit sellers.

Artist and scientist Jill Pelto hopes to inspire people to take action by imbuing her dreamy paintings with hard scientific data and field research.

Bleached corals are akin to dead canaries in a coal mine — a warning of what's to come if we don't address the threat of climate change.

From Venus flytraps to pitcher plants and bladderworts, explore the wonderfully weird world of carnivorous plants.

The beleaguered rusty patched bumblebee is the first bee species in the Lower 48 states to be listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

In honor of his birthday, let's take a look at some of the amazing people the revered spiritual leader has met over the years.

Many people don't see arachnids as 'cute,' but maybe they've never laid eyes on a peacock jumping spider.

These bioluminescent gnat larvae fool their prey by beautifully imitating the night sky inside of caves.

These endangered World Heritage Sites, both natural and cultural, could use a helping hand in restoring and preserving their integrity.

Wild animals and beloved pets take the subtle art of photobombing to the next level.

Here's a glance at the variation of landscape and geography found within just a few of Canada's most amazing national parks.

Due to their seemingly ever-smiling demeanor, these small marsupials are the perfect selfie buddies.

Our planet has quite a knack for creating surreal natural landscapes. Case in point: Basalt rock columns.

A new study brings up an old argument about that weird definition of a planet.

These leafy figures may be fascinating, but their comical appearance belies a sobering ecological reality.

Native to East Asia, these frequently misrepresented animals are gentle creatures that serve as major icons in Japanese culture.

Even celebrities need a non-human best friend. Here are a few glimpses of pets with their famous humans.

Some people see them as pests, but bats are among the most fascinating and ecologically indispensable animals on Earth.

Here's your crash course on the wonderful world of iguanas.

It's easy work to extract all the nutrients from the bones in a slow cooker, especially if you use one important ingredient.

Before we get a cold, snowy winter, you better start preserving now.

This savory oatmeal isn't your typical breakfast-for-dinner dish.

This DIY kitchen project couldn't be easier.

Grab your kitchen shears, a serrated knife and your muscles for a tender, evenly-browned turkey.

Record eggnog sales are causing some manufacturers to cry "Shortage!" We've seen this before, and we know what to do.

Assemble these casseroles the night before. Throw them in the oven Christmas morning and breakfast is ready in about an hour.

Can you imagine ringing in the new year without a drink in your hand? Usually it's something sparkly, but it doesn't have to be.

The end-of-year best cookbook lists are out, and they offer plenty of cooking inspiration for the new year.

Turn your corned beef leftovers from St. Patrick's Day into a quick, anytime meal.

Expect to pay more for avocados for your guacamole — or just make "mockamole" instead.

Roasted, pickled, fried, stewed or baked into a cookie, okra needs to be on your menu.

When the garden and farmers market are bursting with green bell peppers, you'll need these recipes to use them all up.

You can quickly peel several hard-boiled eggs at once using this simply shaking method.

'Hell's Kitchen All Stars' Chef Barbie Marshall shares her tips to making perfect mashed potatoes, including why starting in cold water is the only way to go.

A pan of batter goes into the oven, a batch of cookie bars comes out.

Eat your way to prosperity and luck with these Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year recipes.

Jerry James Stone shows you how to make Blueberry Tea Drop Biscuits from his cookbook with K.C. Cornwell.

A rundown of the many questions that arise when a recipe calls for fresh breadcrumbs, like do you use soft fresh bread or let it get stale first?

Making butter is easier than you think. One ingredient and one kitchen tool is all you need.

Some of the most common foods we eat for breakfast so we don't start the day on an empty tank are full of sugar or have little nutrition.