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A camera trap in Thailand's Khao Luang National Park filmed one of the world's most elusive wildcats for just 10 seconds. The Asian golden cat, known in Thai folklore as the "fire tiger," is so rare that scientists estimate only 7,000 exist worldwide.
Two California condors got playfully curious with a wildfire monitoring camera, creating a rare glimpse of a species that was down to just 22 birds four decades ago. Today, over 500 condors exist worldwide thanks to a determined conservation program.
A hidden camera captured an extraordinary parade of wildlife at a single Idaho spring, from cougar cubs to elk to playful foxes. The footage reveals how one water source sustains an entire mountain ecosystem.
A new camera fits in your palm but sprouts propeller wings to film you from the sky. The HoverAir Versa transforms from handheld vlogging camera to autonomous drone in seconds, no piloting skills required.
Dozens of volunteers gathered in Montana's mountains to maintain a beloved stretch of the Continental Divide Trail, honoring a community member who championed outdoor stewardship. The annual Pete Sorini Day brought together neighbors, hikers, and forest service staff to clear fallen trees and trim overgrowth near Butte.
Dedicated volunteers in Michigan's Upper Peninsula are maintaining beloved trails that serve 74,000 people each year, proving community spirit keeps nature accessible for everyone. Some volunteers adopt entire trails for the summer season.
More than 100 volunteers are carving out a new mile of Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail this week, removing a dangerous highway section and opening stunning lakeside views. The project shows the power of community hands building trails for future generations.
A brand new trail now connects six European countries across 3,500 kilometers, creating one of the continent's most ambitious hiking adventures. The Wolf Trail takes hikers from Poland's Baltic coast all the way to Italy's Adriatic shores in a four to six month journey.
Hundreds of community members are transforming a beloved hiking trail into something better this Saturday. The free clean-up event celebrates National Trails Day while restoring 22 miles of urban wilderness that serves hikers, families, and wildlife alike.
Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders just became the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail at age 91, finishing the 2,190-mile journey after 359 days, 71 falls, and one hospitalization. His secret to success? Doughnuts, determination, and trail angels bringing caramel frappes.
For over a decade, the Back Country Horsemen of the Croatan have quietly maintained 15 miles of public trails in North Carolina's Croatan National Forest. Now they're hoping more people will discover their work and join them.
Scientists created a camera sensor inspired by human eyes that can spot nearly invisible objects with 1,000 times better clarity than current technology. The breakthrough could transform everything from self-driving cars to security systems.
A wildlife photographer's camera trap in Kenya's Maasai Mara caught endangered rhinos, elephants, and a rarely seen antelope using a hidden forest crossing. The discovery is helping rangers track elusive species and protect vital wildlife corridors.
A wildlife biologist in Costa Rica set up camera traps to monitor animal paths and discovered something unexpected: ocelots and crocodiles using the spots as favorite napping locations. The adorable footage shows a young ocelot returning several times a month to snooze in the same tree groove.
A writer set out to explore the Appalachian Trail and ended up discovering how trails connect everything from ant behavior to the internet. Robert Moor's "On Trails" transforms a simple hiking story into a fascinating journey through science, history, and human nature.
A California town is turning wildfire devastation into hope, one planted tree at a time. This weekend, volunteers will camp under the stars and help rebuild mountain trails destroyed by the massive Dixie Fire.
Mountain bikers in Sheridan are turning trail maintenance into a party. The June 11 volunteer night promises weed whacking, group rides, and free snacks for anyone willing to help.
A secret cycle path in Napier, New Zealand weaves through earthquake-born wetlands where planes soar overhead and lagoons once rippled. The peaceful trail transforms an airport drive-by into an adventure through nature and history.
Brazil is building a network of hiking trails that protect wildlife, prevent illegal activity, and bring income to rural communities. The country's newest 115-mile path connects two national parks through three different ecosystems.
Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis will immediately receive body cameras following deadly shootings of two U.S. citizens. The program will expand nationwide as part of renewed accountability measures.
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