North America

The History of the Quelili: How the Guadalupe Caracara Went Extinct

Quelili—Collectors were remorseless in their pursuit of the quelili, and the last examples of this Guadalupe caracara were seen in 1901. Two hundred and forty miles off the northwest coast...

Eungella Honeyeater (Bolemoreus hindwoodi)

The Eungella honeyeater (Bolemoreus hindwoodi) is probably the last bird species to be discovered on the Australian mainland....

What Can You Put on a Dog’s Paws to Protect Them?

Moreover, do you even have to? The short answer is yes. Just like the health of your own feet,...

Caracal Cat: The Ancient Desert Predator Often Mistaken for a Lynx

Caracal Cat with its long legs and tufted ears, looks like an African version of the lynx, and...

Scarlet-chested Parrot (Neophema splendid)

Scarlet-chested Parrots (Neophema splendid) have been exhibiting spectacular irruptions and disappearances for long periods that have left ornithologists...

Mapimi Silent Zone – Where Any Type of Communication Fails

The Mapimi Silent Zone is the popular name for a desert patch near the Bolsón de Mapimí in Durango, Mexico.  It is the subject...

The Sunset Crater of Arizona

Sunset Crater Volcano is approximately one thousand years old. The last eruption took place sometime between about 1080 and 1150 AD. Sunset Crater, located...

Digging Crystals at Oklahoma’s Great Salt Plains

When you first approach the crystal digging area on the west end of the Great Salt Plains. It looks like beautiful white water. The...

Trona Pinnacles – Most Unusual Geologic Wonders

The most fantastic, eerie, and unique geological landscape and worldly shapes are the Trona Pinnacles in the California desert. These are also known as...

Mystery of Giant Arrows Scattered Across the United States

These are peculiar concrete markings that have amazingly been spotted all across America, prompting hikers and travelers to be curious about what on Earth...

False Kiva – Human-made Stone Circle in Canyonlands National Park

There is a human-made stone circle in Canyonlands National Park located in Utah called the False Kiva. It is believed to be of unknown...

Why Sodium was Disposed of in Lake Lenore?

Why Sodium was Disposed of in Lake Lenore? - When World War II ended, the United States Army had surplus metallic sodium left over...

Exploring Punchbowl Crater – A Lava-filled Landmark in Hawaii

If you're looking for an interesting and unique destination to explore in central Oahu, be sure to check out Punchbowl Crater. This massive volcanic...

Bronson Canyon Caves – The Little Gem

The remote-looking craggy setting of Bronson Canyon, or Bronson Caves, is a section of Griffith Park in Los Angeles. The area is very popular...

The Museum of Death

The Museum of Death shows art and artifacts and several paintings of serial killers with shrunken heads. In June 1995, J.D. Healy and Catherine...