General Sherman is the biggest tree on the planet (by volume) and it’s found in the Californian Sequoia National Park. It stands at 275 feet in height and has a 26 feet diameter. It’s taller than the Statue of Liberty and an amazing sight. However, it’s also at risk. With […]
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Here’s Why the World’s Largest Tree Is Wrapped in Protective Foil Blanket
The majestic General Sherman is the biggest tree in the world by volume and it’s located in the Sequoia National Park in California. Standing at 275 feet and spreading over 26 feet in diameter, this tree is actually taller than the Statue of Liberty and magnificent sight. But, it’s also […]
Norway Says Goodbye to the Last Arctic Coal Mine & Plans to Transform the Land into a National Park
Norway stopped coal mining operations in the Arctic back in 2017 and now they’re cancelling the last mine, piece by piece, with the end goal to transform the entire area into a national park that will be twice the size of Wyoming’s Grand Teton. They want to make the Svalbard […]
3 Visitors Banned from Yellowstone after Cooking Chickens in Hot Spring
Three men were banned from Yellowstone National Park after a ranger caught them cooking chicken in the hot springs. This happened in August and the park ranger alerted that several men were hiking with cooking pots toward the Shoshone Geyser Basin. Shortly after he noticed them, he also found 2 […]
‘Circle of Life’: First Baby Bison Born on Wanuskewin Land since before 1876
The first baby bison is now grazing the Prairies at Wanuskewin Heritage Park after a long period of absence. 11 genetically-pure Plains bison from herds in the US and the Saskatchewan’s Grasslands National Park were brought to Wanuskewin which is 5 km north of Saskatoon back in December 2019. The […]
Video Shows Yosemite National Park Full of Animals in the Absence of Humans
Without doubt, many of our readers will agree that trips to national parks are some of the best adventures. It’s an awesome way to connect with nature and the animals that live there. We also visit wildlife to learn more about them, but also enjoy long walks, relax, and connect […]
Gorillas Pose For Selfies With Congo’s Anti-Poaching Unit
These several cute photos of gorillas and rangers posing together went viral because the gorillas appear to imitate the humans who rescued them when they were only babies. The beautiful photos were taken at a gorilla orphanage in Virunga National Park in Congo where the animals have been taken care […]
A Gentle Elephant Shot in the Head Walks Up to a Truck to Ask for Help
An elephant that was shot in the forehead wandered through a park in Zimbabwe for weeks before he received help. And, when help arrived, the injured animal walked up to the doctors himself! The elephant, named Pretty Boy, got shot in the forehead and experts consider this to be too […]