Nature Contents Archive

Touch is the most primal sense, Lynn and I learned—and the earliest to develop in the womb. We learned that when medically fragile newborns are laid against their mothers' bare chests just after birth, this skin-to-skin contact can save babies' lives. https://t.co/0TN11RJe2g

The jagged peaks at @BLMca Alabama Hills National Scenic Area in California are blushing. The optical phenomenon is known as alpenglow and occurs when the sun reflects off mountains, making them glow in warm tones of pinks and reds during sunrise or sunset. Pic by Michele James https://t.co/DRzfsA6j0L

An alarming trend that's harming turtles. This is a "painted" woodland box turtle that was brought to a wildlife center in poor health. Paint impedes the growth & health of a turtle. Chemical toxins from the paint can enter the turtle’s bloodstream through their shell. https://t.co/YzskVLEzeT

Have you ever seen a #cuttlefish hatch before? Learn more about these little cephalopods: https://t.co/lNMuDurIdz https://t.co/Legp3Dns3g

A pleasant evening in Cheshire watching the white Grey Squirrel in the garden. https://t.co/FxYcH8yyCL https://t.co/FEzrMHk0dk

In the landmark Supreme Court case Korematsu v. U.S., the civil rights icon challenged the order that created internment camps—and lost. Here's why the case remains significant today https://t.co/EXewOr3kc5

Explore the history — and mystery — of the Ancient City of Babylon. 📺 Learn more on #MysteriesOfTheAbandoned 🗓 Tonight, 8p ET on Discovery https://t.co/zVebfSBAiF

Painting live turtles is unsafe, dangerous, and cruel. This #WildTurtleWeek, spread the word to educate others about this issue. Help us keep our spe-shell reptile neighbors safe: https://t.co/XnzwNNVshJ Photos of woodland box turtle courtesy of the Wildlife Center of Virginia. https://t.co/8g1dsqDmJs

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place But far more difficult still To leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment. Benjamin Franklin

Using nature walks as a way to destress is a great way to stay present plus you might spot some animal friends along the way. Spotting wildlife that you don't normally see can be a challenge but we have some more tips for you to brush up on this skill.👀 https://t.co/efxUYS1ENZ

Monkeypox, unlike COVID-19 which circulates via tiny air-borne droplets, doesn’t spread so easily. “Transmission is really happening from close physical contact, skin-to-skin contact.” https://t.co/jLdtzanuYx https://t.co/91MPpmRHlv

"I like turtles." 🐢♥️ Meet CA's only freshwater turtle - the western pond turtle! Catch these omnivores basking on floating logs or rocks in rivers, lakes, marshes and ponds throughout WA to Baja California, Mexico. More: https://t.co/xGSjcsHcZR 📷:USFWS https://t.co/WSGqpQfkSS

Can't get enough of Adventure Wednesdays with @joshuagates, @phil_torres, and @JessicaChobot? #ExpeditionUnknown and #ExpeditionX are streaming NOW on @discoveryplus! 🗺️ https://t.co/pMbBmicX8x 👽 https://t.co/94lQmLqV8U https://t.co/5P11Um5Y91

Is it time to kill the badger cull? https://t.co/w6YngkctWJ

Hello! I'm @reporteracg, and as photographer Lynn Johnson and I researched our June cover story on the science of human touch, we met an unforgettable man who'd lost his left hand. He wanted something that might seem nonsensical at first... https://t.co/35Dt6jPFIo