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After Winter’s Fury: Michigan Waterfall Roars Back To Life
May 5, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
Michigan’s Tahquamenon Falls State Park got a whopping 23 inches of snow during a two-day blizzard in March. As the snow started to melt, the park’s Upper Falls began roaring back to life. Watch and listen as the falls break the silence of the winter wilderness and learn what gives them that beautiful amber color.
Snow Day At Chicago Zoo: Are You The Bear Or The Bison?
April 27, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
Chicago set a new record for snowfall in November over the holiday weekend, with 8.4 inches recorded at O’Hare International Airport. The snow turned Brookfield Zoo Chicago into a winter wonderland for all the animals there. While some of them couldn’t get enough of the fresh snow, others seemed less impressed. See if your winter spirit animal is the bear or the bison.
Monarch Butterflies Begin 3,000-Mile Migration This March
April 17, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
Every March, millions of monarch butterflies begin a 3,000-mile migration from central Mexico to Canada, but no single butterfly finishes the journey. It takes three to four generations working in relay, with the "super generation" starting the trip and passing it to the next wave through mating and egg-laying along the way. Scientists now track their movement in real time using devices smaller than a grain of rice, revealing how weather and climate change threaten this incredible relay race.
Starfish Epidemic That Killed 5 Billion Is Finally Solved
April 10, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
Scientists have finally solved the mystery behind the devastating starfish wasting disease that has killed over 5 billion starfish across the Pacific Ocean since 2013. The culprit behind this massive starfish die-off affecting more than 20 species from Mexico to Alaska has been identified as a deadly bacteria called Vibrio pentenicida, though the question “why now” remains.
There’s An Entire Symphony Going On Beneath The Waves
April 4, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
There’s a whole symphony of sounds happening every day in the waters of the Gulf, and scientists have started eavesdropping. The information we can learn from the cacophony of sound will be important for conservation efforts for important species like the Rice’s whale, which is critically endangered.
Creepy, Crawly Crabs Everywhere Means It’s Summer Here
March 30, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
Summer rains have initiated an almost unbelievable migration of tens of millions of red crabs on Australia’s Christmas Island. Watch this video to learn why they make the annual trek over, under and through almost everything, and see how their two-legged neighbors try to make it easier for them.
Elephants Frolic In Pool As Spring Heats Up In Australia
March 27, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
While you may be getting ready to bundle up for fall and winter, it’s springtime in Australia and the temperatures are already feeling like summer there. But some elephants at the Werribee Open Range Zoo had the best day as they beat the heat by running through fountains and playing in the pool. It’s safe to say that watching this adorable video can only make your day better.
Magical Moment: Rainbows Meet Waterfall In China
March 26, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
A towering waterfall in China’s Sichuan province was already an incredible attraction for thousands of visitors. But what a blogger captured on a December day is truly spectacular. Let this dreamy video brighten up your day.
Clouds Flow Like Water Over Scotland’s Mountain Peaks
March 22, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
The rugged landscape of the Crianlarich Munros, or mountains, in Scotland became the backdrop for a breathtaking view of cloudfalls. Also known cloud spills or cloud waterfalls, this time-lapse video shows their captivating, fleeting beauty.
Amazon’s Pink Dolphins Face Rising Threat From Mercury
March 20, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
The pink river dolphin is only found in the rivers of the Amazon, already endangered, the species is now facing a rising threat from mercury poisoning. Watch this video to learn how the poisonous metal is ending up in the water and what’s being done about it.

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