Some species can glide, most lack eyelids, and they all can stick to any surface except Teflon. Get to know the extraordinary gecko!

From hardy flowers to fuzzy stems and berry bushes, these 15 tundra plants grow in the coldest biome on Earth thanks to these unique adaptations.

Use leaves, bark, and habitat to identify a cottonwood tree, and learn more about cottonwood's characteristics and locations.

By understanding the roles of biotic and abiotic factors in ecosystems, you can see how these components work together to maintain ecological balance.

Solar ovens work by capturing the sun's energy and cooking foods without electricity or gas, and are popular with off-gridders and low-carbon seekers.

Tarsiers aren't monkeys and they have the biggest eyes of any mammal. Learn more about these extraordinary and ancient primates.

From immortal jellyfish to shape-changing sea cucumbers, the animal kingdom is full of creatures with cool abilities.

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The ugliest animals on the planet might not win beauty pageants, but their unattractive traits allow them to survive in harsh environments.

From a hardy frog to better-known bears and reindeer, meet the tenacious animals that inhabit the taiga (boreal forest), the largest biome on land.

Hardwood Trees: Identifying the Most Common Species Use leaves, fruit, and flowers to identify types of hardwood trees.

Learn how composting toilets work, different types, maintenance tips, how to use them, and what happens to the waste in a composting toilet.