Swamps have a long reputation for danger, and much of it is well-founded. Beyond the thick vegetation and heavy humidity, these wetlands store massive amounts of carbon, release methane gas, support ...

Before lying on my belly in a roadside swale to photograph the incredible yellow butterwort, Pinguicula lutea, I pause to conduct a thorough check for pigmy rattlesnakes. My cronies and I have been ...

Southeastern North Carolina is a biodiversity hotspot due to its diverse environments that range from pine savannas and freshwater wetlands to coastal and ocean habitats. The region is home to a ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the ghost orchid as endangered, citing serious threats including poaching, habitat loss and environmental degradation. The ghost orchid, known ...

The fleeting bloom of this beautiful flower is the only clue we get when it comes to finding the most sophisticated meat-eating plant in the world. Bladderworts are carnivorous aquatic plants, with ...

A swamp tour should leave visitors knowing why the environment works the way it does”— Milton Walker Jr. MARRERO, LA, ...