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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.

Nature's Halloween Screams: 20 Scary Animals

From gremlin-like primates to ghostly hatchetfish to the appropriately-named vampire bat, nature consists of some scary animals straight out of a horror flick.

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Bridge to Nature: Amazing Indian Living Root Bridges

When we think of amazing bridges, we usually think of the large steel and concrete variety. But Cherrapunji, India features truly astounding living bridges.

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Inland Seas Worth Seeing: The 10 Most Amazing Lakes

Big lakes, tiny lakes, freshwater lakes, briny lakes... and more than a few that are one-of-a-kind. These 10 amazing lakes "shore" are special!

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Nature's Cold Weather Warriors: 14 Resilient, Adaptive Animals

From shutting off parts of their body to changing the color of their fur, resilient animals have many tricks up their sleeve when surviving the cold and staying warm.

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World Photography: Famous Freelance Photographers & Works

Freelance photographers roam the planet in search of that perfect moment in time. Here are 10 world-class freelance photographers and 36 photos of their works.

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Wonder Deep Down Under: 10 Most Amazing Caves

Caves worth raves! These formerly hidden underground wonders are finally revealing their beauty to those who always thought heaven was someplace above.

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Blood Rivers and Stone Forests: 15 Alien Landscapes

Fairy chimneys, blood red rivers and Seuss-like spotted lakes: these aren't CGI settings for sci-fi films, but real places right here on earth.

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Crazy Animal Diversions: 5 Natural Masters of Spin

From the gecko self-amputating its tail to swimming worms dropping pretty bombs on larger predators, deception is a major aspect of surviving in the animal kingdom.

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Travel Photography: 46 Snapshot Moments Around the World

Travel photography influences the world; time stands still, beautiful or heartbreaking, and that moment lives on. Here are 46 snapshot moments around the world.

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Sheer Drops of Scenic Beauty: 10 Most Amazing Cliffs

These ten amazing cliffs run the gamut from serene to staggering - sheer drops of cutting-edge scenic beauty that mark Mother Nature's geological glory.

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Bizarre Nature: 15 of the World’s Weirdest Animals

From the gelatinous blobfish to the subterranean naked mole rat, these 15 animals are among the weirdest in the world.

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GoGoGajitz! Naturally Strange Science & Tech

Sensational scientific discoveries, great new gadgets and terrific (as well as terrifying) technologies past, present and future await at the all-new Gajitz

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3D Landscape Photography: 23 Stunning Still Life Photos

Landscapes often spark an emotional response and inspire environmental protection instincts. Here are 23 stunning still life photos and stirring landscapes.

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Great White! 7 Albino Wonders of the Animal World

Albino animals can occur in almost any species from crabs to birds to whales. These 7 amazing albino animals definitely qualify as wonders, am I white?

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Recycled Mutants: The Weird, Wild Tire Art of Ji Yong Ho

Think that there's nothing uglier than an evil-smelling, dust-streaked pile of old car tires? You need the creative vision of Korean artist Ji Yon Ho - because shredded rubber can be beautiful, as these sculptures show.

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