A fabulous plant at this time of the year is the pretty ... thanks to their summer-long displays of spiky, nectar-rich flowers. The flowers are extremely attractive to bees and other pollinators.

It’s easy to forget that time can stand still…at least for some remarkable creatures and plants. Imagine walking through an ...

The Komodo dragon, I believe, taps into our basic fears: a living incarnation of the fictional monsters that haunt ... Crocodile trees with spiky bark sprout from volcanic soils, while Lontar ...

The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum ... These distinctive reptiles possess specialized spiny scales that provide both defensive protection and crucial thermoregulatory functions—creating air pockets ...

The spiky scales and the typical petrifying name make it very ... They are popular East African inhabitants and their favorite foods include ants and plants. Lizards also suffer from endangerment, ...

It also does best in poor, acidic soil and is easy to grow. The spiky, multi-purpose aloe vera plant loves full sun and it's one of the best low-maintenance succulents. Although it doesn't mind ...

I wanted to make a point of placing the monsters within the daily life of Tokyo,” says the photographer Tess Ayano, who spent ...

Spiky plants add a striking look to your garden, giving you a dramatic feel. Depending on their size, these spiky, dramatic plants can be used as focal points in your garden. Incorporating spiky ...

Pairing beans with companion plants enhances plant health and can boost yields through pest reduction and weed management. Bean plants themselves enhance soil nutrition, benefiting its partners in ...

It's the most wonderful time of the year if you're mad about music: Record Store Day 2025 is just seven sweet days away at the time of publishing (this year, it falls on Saturday, April 12), and it ...

While it can tolerate low light, it thrives best with a few hours of indirect sunlight Water the plant when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Ensure the pot has proper drainage to ...

New York — Nintendo’s games over the decades have had us battling a spiky-shelled lizard-dragon named Bowser. In 2025, however, Nintendo is facing a different monster: a global trade war.