Hidden away on the misty granite cliffs of Mahé, the largest island in the Seychelles, grows one of the world’s rarest and most enigmatic trees: the Jellyfish Tree (Medusagyne oppositifolia). It’s a name that...
When you think of birds, you might imagine delicate nests, doting parents, and fluffy hatchlings chirping for food. But not all birds follow this wholesome script, enter the cuckoo, nature’s most notorious trickster. With...
When it comes to beauty, speed, and shade, few trees check as many boxes as the Silver Maple (Also known as soft maple, creek maple, silverleaf maple, large maple, water maple, swamp maple or...
Walk through a northeastern forest in the U.S. or parts of southeastern Canada, and chances are you’ll meet one of the most iconic trees of the region, the Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus). Towering...
If there’s one tree that captures the spirit of all four seasons in a single silhouette, it’s the Red Maple (Acer rubrum). From its vibrant scarlet leaves in fall to its delicate red buds...
When you think of iconic American trees, towering oaks or golden aspens might come to mind, but let’s take a detour into the lesser-known with one of North America’s most interesting and underappreciated natives:...
When you think of electronic music, those spacey, rich, warm tones that have defined everything from Pink Floyd to Daft Punk, chances are you’re hearing the unmistakable soul of a Moog Synthesizer. But this...
Every spring, a quiet transformation sweeps across cityscapes, university campuses, and suburban streets, a burst of purple that turns heads and lifts moods. This is the season of the Jacaranda tree, a dazzling natural...
Birdwatchers and nature lovers alike have long been enchanted by the sleek, social and slightly mischievous character of the Martinez bird (Acridotheres cristatellus). Generally known as Crested Myna, Starling or Chinese starling, this feathered...
When you think of traditional folk music, you might picture fiddles in Ireland or bagpipes in Scotland. But in the misty green hills of the Basque Country, nestled between northern Spain and southwestern France,...
