Catie Leary
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Atlanta, GA, United States
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Past articles by Catie:
Remembering Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens is still recovering from its fateful 1980 eruption, but thanks the resiliency nature, it's already come a long way. → Read More
Acorn transforms into sapling in time-lapse
Waiting for a seed to sprout is often be a test of patience, but for those of us who lack this honorable virtue, we have time-lapses to soothe our nerves. → Read More
Photographer finds radiance in wildlife of Arctic tundra
An Arctic tundra teems with wildlife in the photography of Ivan Kislov. → Read More
11 elusively blue animals: The rarest critters of them all
Most creatures in the animal kingdom are unable to make blue pigments. Here's a few exceptions to that rule. → Read More
9 illuminating facts about iguanas
Here's your crash course on the wonderful world of iguanas. → Read More
12 treescapes dramatically shaped by wind
Long before humans discovered bonsai, topiary and espalier, Mother Nature was doing some major horticultural sculpting herself. → Read More
Glittery-eyed puffer fish, leafy sea slugs shine in underwater macro film
Macro photographer takes us under the waves of Indonesia's Lembeh Strait, which is famous for its muck diving and vibrant marine life. → Read More
Strange wave-shaped clouds roll across Mount Pisgah
At first glance, you might assume this image is the result of some elaborate Photoshop trick, but trust us, it's 100 percent real! → Read More
13 images and facts about misunderstood bats
Some people see them as pests, but bats are among the most fascinating and ecologically indispensable animals on Earth. → Read More
What the heck is a tanuki? 8 things you didn't know about raccoon dogs
Native to East Asia, these frequently misrepresented animals are gentle creatures that serve as major icons in Japanese culture. → Read More
The story behind kudzu, the vine that's still eating the South
These leafy figures may be fascinating, but their comical appearance belies a sobering ecological reality. → Read More
13 bizarre animals that could totally pass as Pokémon
Pokémon is known for taking inspiration from animals in real life, but with these animals, you have to wonder if it was the other way around. → Read More
Synchronized fireflies gather for a 'rave' in the Great Smoky Mountains
Every June, the Elkmont Ghost Town in Great Smoky Mountains National Park lights up with the world's largest gathering of synchronous fireflies. → Read More
Take a stroll beneath these 9 natural tree tunnels
These exquisitely canopied tunnels were shaped over many years by humans and other external influences. → Read More
Watch a massive solar storm charge up the aurora borealis
Catching the aurora borealis during a massive solar flare is an experience of a lifetime. Just ask this photographer. → Read More
15 impressive winter creations
For many people living close to the North or South poles, snow and ice sculptures are nothing less than a serious art form. → Read More
Rural vignettes capture the warmth of winter
Winter can seem dreary, but not when you look at it from a child's point of view. → Read More
Winter blast transforms water fountains into magical ice sculptures
Witness winter's frosty talent for transforming ordinary water fountains into surreal ice sculptures. → Read More
How to make the most of the season's shortest days
With the Earth's axis now tilting at 23.5 degrees, the northern hemisphere is at its farthest point from the sun. → Read More
22 of the most creatively designed Little Free Libraries
These Little Free Library builders went above and beyond to make their pop-up book nooks stand out! → Read More