Aug. 12 is World Elephant Day, a little-known holiday with the potential to make a big impact because now more than ever these animals need our help. The illegal ivory trade has surged over the last ...

Beth Harris, our favorite science educator, is back for another easy experiment to help fill the time before the kids go back to school after this long winter break. Beth Harris, our favorite science ...

Theme park consultants say attractions need to be more detailed in the age of video games, smartphones and 3-D TVs. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) -- Boasting obscure characters and detailed story lines, ...

The huge, exotic-looking leaves of elephant's ear can add a lot of spice to an otherwise ordinary-looking garden. Non-gardeners would never guess that a plant so dramatic is also very easy to grow.

Elephants are intelligent creatures that live long lives (60 years +) We have to take strong measures to prevent human encroachment In almost every country with sizable populations of wildlife, there ...

I spent this week in Chicago, exploring some great gardens and visiting with other nursery friends from around the country. My time in the Windy City reminded me of one of Orange County’s best, but ...