Nature Contents Archive

To test a strategy that could knock a potentially hazardous asteroid off of a collision course with Earth, NASA slammed a spacecraft into a 500-foot-wide asteroid—and the test was a smashing success https://t.co/xtIaBCaGJm

Image by Rahul Kahar An adult #tiger stalks prey on the undergrowth 🍃 #TigerTuesday #ProjectCAT https://t.co/SxszXLYej9

“Nature is under attack from a raft of dangerous decisions by Government” says our chief executive @CraigBennett3. This is not okay. Contact your MP to ask about these serious and potentially catastrophic decisions. #DefendNature https://t.co/fb3TUG3Grz https://t.co/N6d3ZV0pUB

The @USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System provides habitats for thousands of species and opportunities for outdoor recreation for millions of people each year. Find a refuge near you and experience some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth. https://t.co/onP9Bj52RI

The winners of Nikon’s annual Small World photography contest captures the art of magnifying and capturing the minuscule https://t.co/U0bmPTWxY4

.@USFWSRefuges like John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, partner with surrounding communities that have historically been excluded from the conservation conversation. Partnerships like this are helping to build a better future for people and wildlife. #RefugeWeek https://t.co/sbL9ODy05z

What is the living legacy of King Tut?🔎⚰️ Egyptologists are investigating toxins inside Tutankhamun's tomb and among the pharaoh's treasures that could explain a number of mysterious, cursed deaths. Learn more with @JoshuaGates tomorrow night at 8p on Discovery! #Tut100 https://t.co/Q45A66znSo

Did you know spending time in a forest contributes to improved mental health? Explore the many health benefits of forests: https://t.co/CXUV8LeEPw. https://t.co/VSCiPEYWLt

National Geographic contributor Karine Aigner earned top prize for her photo of mating cactus bees in Texas https://t.co/ay1gyekJhq

#TheRaceIsOn: Our actions this decade can restore balance for #NatureNow or tip it—and we can’t afford to fail. Ahead of #COP15, see 5 strategies for scalable change in our Biodiversity Action Guide: https://t.co/smLH0Nsz4A https://t.co/G3K4Fgxe5i

Indonesia’s largest banks channeled a combined $3.5 billion of direct loans to the coal industry from 2015 to 2021, despite pledging to implement sustainable financial practices, reports @hans_nich. https://t.co/pZO2eDdvZh

The @USFWSRefuges are places where we want everyone to feel welcome. Our 101 urban wildlife refuges provide spaces where communities can connect with nature and wildlife. 📷: John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum by Liz Sette

Purring is not only seen in domestic cats. Cats can be divided into those that can purr and those that can roar. These sounds are mutually exclusive due to the structure of the larynx - often known as the voice box. https://t.co/GSX58kEmG7

A new study probes the genetic underpinnings of some unique adaptations in pygmy lorises (Xanthonycticebus pygmaeus) to find clues to their evolution in the forests of Southeast Asia. https://t.co/JckKPck6fw

We've gathered together this range of wildlife-themed carvings by BBC Wildlife staff and readers, plus some additional stock images, to provide you with inspiration this Halloween. https://t.co/rQSWFPaz5H