Monarch Butterflies Making a Stunning Comeback this Year (WATCH)
Efforts in three countries to protect Monarch butterflies have resulted in a stunning comeback for the iconic orange and black creature.
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Chinese Billionaire Buys 28K Acres of American Forest to Preserve It
China's richest man is spending millions to preserve 28,000 acres of pristine wilderness in the New York Adirondack Mountains.
Polar Bear Victory: Court Upholds Federal Protection of Alaska Habitat (WATCH)
A federal government plan to protect a vast area of the US Arctic as habitat for polar bears has been upheld by an appeals court.
Rare Wildflower Superbloom Paints Death Valley in Brilliant Color (VIDEO)
Millions of wildflowers are blooming all at once in Death Valley National Park in a once in a decade "superbloom."
Taiwan's First Woman President Becomes Most Powerful Woman in Chinese Speaking World
Taiwan's new president, an attorney with two cats who enjoys a nightly glass of wine, joins a small group of about two-dozen world leaders who are women.
This Group Brings Nature Inside for Those Who Can't Go Outside
For people who can't go out into the natural world, this group brings nature to anyone stuck inside - like the sick, the elderly or Alzheimer's patients.
Amount of Mercury, DDT and Other Contaminants in Fish is at 40-Year Low
Fish in today's oceans contain far lower levels of mercury, DDT and other toxic chemicals than at any time in the last 4 decades, says a major review.
Poetry in Motion: Power Plant Will Use Ocean Tides to Power 155K Homes
A planned power plant in Wales may look like the Guggenheim Museum but its benefits will outweigh the beauty: it will use the ocean tides to power 155,000 homes.
Man Becomes Hero to Nation of Farmers
Shykh Seraj is a hero to 140 million Bangladesh farmers, half of whom live on less than one U.S. Dollar a day. His 10-year television show has been teaching impoverished farmers how to better work their fields and rise above grinding poverty.
Herd of Elephants Work Together to Protect Calf in River
In Thailand, a herd of elephants get innovative to protect a calf from strong currents in the river. This YouTube video shows the animals in the Elephant Nature Park working together.
Thailand Elects Country's First Female Prime Minister
Her opponent congratulated Yingluck Shinawatra for winning Thailand's first general election since 2007, an election that many hope will bring an end to years of unrest between two political factions that climaxed last year with protests that turned deadly.
World's First Pups to Sniff Out Fire Ants and Help Eradicate Them
Dogs are man's best friend - and a fire ant's worst enemy; Queensland, Australia is now almost fire ant free thanks to these sniffing pups.
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