Animal extinction affects entire ecosystems and, in turn, the world. Let's face it, few of us have crossed paths with a real, live endangered species today—one that is teetering on a tightrope of ...

Mary Jo DiLonardo has worked in print, online, and broadcast journalism for 25 years and covers nature, health, science, and animals. Known for its breathtaking speed and distinctive spots, the ...

Among all of the large flowers, Rafflesia arnoldi produces the biggest single bloom. Native to the rainforests of Malaysia and Indonesia, where it is one of three national flowers, the so-called ...

The sand cat boasts fluffy ears, big eyes, and a tiny nose, making it easy to mistake for a charming kitten you might desire to scoop up and bring home. However, that would be a big mistake. While ...

Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the crust of the Earth—but it doesn't exist in its pure form in nature. Bauxite ore first needs to be mined, then alumina is extracted from the bauxite, then the ...