After achieving success in the ice business, Nathaniel Wyeth decided to travel overland from the Atlantic seaboard in Massachusetts to the mouth of the Columbia River in 1832. After meeting the writer ...

The wise hardworking beaver is considered a keystone species. Found in every province and territory, beavers balance ecosystems with their industrious dams. They also have a special place in many ...

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The town’s location at the doorstep of some of Nebraska’s most stunning natural landscapes adds another dimension to its postcard perfection. Chadron State Park, Nebraska’s first state park ...

Artificial beaver dams are spreading across the Pacific Northwest. New research shows they may help rivers handle warming temperatures.

In six months, Emma Sinclair went from not knowing how to sew to launching her own fashion label based around fox fur.

Their dams cause floods, and that gets them in trouble with humans. But in the right place, more water can be a big help.

In the space of a couple of weeks in early December, animal rights activists celebrated three big announcements. The first was when Poland — the world’s second largest producer of animal fur behind ...

The research on which this article is based was financed by the European Union – Next Generation EU, Missione 4 Componente 1 CUP J53D23000530006 A dynamic new “consumer class” emerging from Africa is ...

A dynamic new "consumer class" emerging from Africa is attracting international attention. With the prospect of rising incomes and a young population, international consulting firms see the continent ...