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Photo: Nudibranch and mini-me revel in their candy-colored world
Reader photo of the day, starring psychedelic sea slugs!
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Photo: Butterflies gather for breakfast
Our photo of the day comes from colorful rain forest of Ecuador.
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10 companies making ethical and eco-friendly swimsuits
From recycled yarns to fair-trade sewing to reclaimed fabrics, these swimsuits will make you feel good, both inside and out.
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Photo: Western tanager is a splash of sunshine
Our photo of the day is a happy surprise.
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Epic photos taken while swimming in a superpod of whales
Underwater photographer Tony Wu found himself amidst a rare and enormous gathering of sperm whales; his photos are out of this world.
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10 offbeat rentals for a fairytale getaway
From Hobbit holes to treehouses, these unique Airbnb havens promise a storybook escape.
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Photo: Lake shows the landscape how pretty it is
Who needs a mirror when you have such a reflective lake on hand?
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A pocket of Passivhaus projects popping up in Ontario cottage country
Why is this happening here?
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Photo: Coati hanging out in Costa Rica
If you've ever wanted to climb a tree and get away from it all, let the coati be your muse.
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Welcome to the Lush Cosmetics factory!
We had a behind-the-scenes tour to learn how this innovative company makes its fascinating, mostly package-free beauty products.
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Photo: Leaf-footed bug shows off fancy appendages
Leaf legs, sure they're awkward but so good for courting the ladies.
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Photo: The jackrabbit that wins all the staring contests
Our photo of the day comes from Jackson County, Oregon.
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Tree-dwelling gray foxes decorate with skeletons
As the only canids that can climb trees, gray foxes frequently drag fawn and rabbit skeletons onto the branches with them.
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Photo: In which we swoon for the dainty hands of a muskrat
Our photo of the day comes from the wet wilds of Calgary, Canada.
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Photo: Rainforest caterpillar impersonates shrubbery
Our photo of the day is a study of mimicry done right.
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Photo: The understated elegance of California quail
They might be 'plump, short-necked game birds,' but these exquisite quail can't hide their panache.
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Photo: Fawn and doe linger in the dappled light
Our photo of the day provides a lesson in spots.
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Photo: Early morning at Yosemite Falls
The early bird gets the good shot.
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