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Imagine swimming in the ocean, the salty water swirling around you, when a shadow glides silently beneath the surface. That ...

A recent report estimated that vultures are worth $1.8 billion a year to certain ecosystems in southern Africa. Here's why.

With "The Americas," the latest nature documentary to grace our screens, filmmakers have captured two of the most enduring treasures the planet has to offer: stunning natural vistas and the calming ...