For half a century, the University of Florida’s mascots were living alligators. The story of the original Alberts shows the depth of human cruelty to animals — and how we can change.

The trees that drew Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings to Cross Creek—citrus—now imperiled at her former home.

All across Kentucky, a one in every 17 years cicada brood emerges—leaving behind scientific questions, nostalgic memories, and small buggy bodies.