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St. Louis's Gateway Arch Turns Off Lights in May for Migrating Birds

St. Louis's Gateway Arch Turns Off Lights in May for Migrating Birds

For more than 20 years, the exterior lights have been switched off for two weeks each May. They are turned off again in September for the same reason — to...

St. Louis's Gateway Arch Turns Off Lights in May for Migrating Birds

For more than 20 years, the exterior lights have been switched off for two weeks each May. They are turned off again in September for the same reason — to...

93-Year-Old Grandma Visits All 63 U.S. National Parks With Her Grandson

93-Year-Old Grandma Visits All 63 U.S. National Parks With Her Grandson

She doesn't have plans of slowing down anytime soon.

93-Year-Old Grandma Visits All 63 U.S. National Parks With Her Grandson

She doesn't have plans of slowing down anytime soon.

Bobcat Family Takes Over Couple's Porch With Litter Of Kittens

Bobcat Family Takes Over Couple's Porch With Litter Of Kittens

Animal control told the Rose family there was nothing they could do about the bobcats.

Bobcat Family Takes Over Couple's Porch With Litter Of Kittens

Animal control told the Rose family there was nothing they could do about the bobcats.

Scientist Names New Group Of Butterflies After 'Lord Of The Rings'

Scientist Names New Group Of Butterflies After 'Lord Of The Rings'

Given the butterflies boast bright orange hindwings and dark eyespots, it's a fitting name.

Scientist Names New Group Of Butterflies After 'Lord Of The Rings'

Given the butterflies boast bright orange hindwings and dark eyespots, it's a fitting name.

Researchers Paid Homage To 'The Lord Of The Rings’ Villain In The Name Of A Group Of Butterflies

Researchers Paid Homage To 'The Lord Of The Rings’ Villain In The Name Of A Group Of Butterflies

“Giving these butterflies an unusual name helps to draw attention to this underappreciated group.”

Researchers Paid Homage To 'The Lord Of The Rings’ Villain In The Name Of A Group Of Butterflies

“Giving these butterflies an unusual name helps to draw attention to this underappreciated group.”