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What is natural and what is man-made? Is there a line between the two? Ecosystems are subjectively defined and nature is one of the most difficult subjects to pin down, yet it offers us incredible insights while ecosystems provide us with vital knowledge about how to live sustainably on the planet.

45 Colorful Uninhabited Places to See Before You Die

The gorgeousness of nature remind us why we should fight to save Earth. Here are 45 exquisitely colorful places that you should see for yourself before you die.

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6 Deceptive Insects That Aren't What They Appear to Be

Insects often get branded with terms like "creepy" and "crawly," prompting negative reputations for many of these creatures.

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Camouflage 'Sick' Plant Pretends to Be Ill

Camouflage is not just for animals, plants do it too - but this is a unique new natural phenomena just discovered: a plant pretending to be sick and under attack.

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Strange Rare Insect Only on One Remote Island

If this geological oddity were not interesting enough, an amazing and nearly-extinct species found on it is just as strange and mysterious if not more-so.

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Amazing Earth Photos: Solar Eclipses from Space

An eclipse can be an amazing visual experience from below, but aerial and space photographs make this phenomena even more incredible from above.

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70 Viciously Twisted Tornadoes and Waterspouts

Mankind is spellbound by violent and destructive forces. Here are 70 of the most wicked twisted sisters Nature's fury has produced: tornadoes and waterspouts.

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20 Amazing Reptile and Amphibian Anomalies

From two-headed turtles and snakes to multi-legged frogs and much more, it's safe to say that the following animal anomalies aren't your everyday, creatures.

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47 Awesome Auroras to Delight Your Senses

Here are 47 beautiful natural auroras that have enchanted mankind with mysterious movements, surreal shapes, and vivid colors dancing across the night sky.

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10 Adorable Baby Animals

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but some baby animals aren't conventionally cute.

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10 Magnificent Maelstroms

In nature's fury, a whirlpool of extraordinary size or violence is a maelstrom. The swirling vortex is deadly. Here are 10 exquisite yet lethal maelstroms.

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18 Natural Formations that Look Man-made

From geometrical faces carved by forces of nature to sleeping giants in the sea, these 18 strange yet amazing tricks of nature creatively mock man’s design.

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Green in the City: Rooftop Gardens

Rooftop gardens give a view of nature, improve air quality, provide roof insulation, delay storm water runoff and increase natural habitat spaces for birds.

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6 Devastatingly Powerful Volcanic Eruptions

Photos and videos of powerful volcanic eruptions from around the world.

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6 Amazing Rainforest Treetop Walks

Rainforest treetop walks are not for the faint of heart or those fearful of heights, but incredibly amazing adventures for those who dare to take the walk.

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Spices and flavors found in nature

Spices were one of the main products in early international trade. Many of today's popular pungent plant-based flavors are the same as their equally desirable fore-bearers.

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