Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. An albatross is a large ...

If you'd like to donate to a reputable wildlife conservation organization, here's a list of the 10 best from Oceana to World Wildlife Fund and more.

Cactus leather can be used for handbags, shoes, furniture, and more. We look at its environmental impact and how it compares to cotton and leather.

A key difference between manufactured and modular homes is their building codes. Manufactured homes follow the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Code, while modular homes ...

Brian Gratwicke / Flickr / CC BY 2.0. The volcanic island of Tristan Da Cunha in the South Atlantic Ocean has the honor of being the most remote point on Earth inhabited by humans.

Freder / Getty Images. A conservationist by the name of Hector Ceballos-Lascurain is often credited with the first definition of ecotourism in 1987, that is, “tourism that consists in travelling ...

Frank Cornelissen / Getty Images. The dyeing dart frog (Dendrobates tinctorius) is one of the largest species of poison dart frogs, yet it only grows to be about two inches long.It is a species ...

Red pandas are endangered with their numbers decreasing. The World Wildlife Fund estimates there are fewer than 10,000 left in the wild.

Emgaol / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0. This incredible yew resides in a small churchyard of St. Dygain's Church in Llangernyw village, North Wales, United Kingdom. About 4,000 years old, the ...

Inefficiency doesn't last long in nature. That's why engineers and designers employ biomimicry, looking to Mother Nature for solutions to problems.

Introducing a modern take of the pyramid of energy conservation. The Economist recently published an article around a problem it considers dire: draughty homes.It says "Britain's homes are among ...

S847 / Getty Images. This is a simple, basic moisturizer recipe suitable for most skin types. It can be used on the body and face. The emulsification process is key, so take your time, go slowly ...