Melissa Breyer
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10 Beautifully Surreal Forests Fit for a Fairy Tale
From the baobabs of Madagascar to the moss-covered woodlands of England, these bewitchingly bizarre and beautiful forests belong in a fairy tale. → Read More
10 Houseplants to Boost Well-Being
From improving indoor air quality to reducing anxiety and fatigue, houseplants have a proven ability to boost well-being. → Read More
11 Smallest Animals of Their Kind
From mini monkeys and diminutive deer to itty-bitty bats, these are some of the animal kingdom’s most minuscule members. → Read More
20 of the Most Beautiful Libraries in the World
From centuries-old temples to sleek modern masterpieces, libraries are some of humanity's most beautiful architectural accomplishments. → Read More
Melissa Breyer
Melissa Breyer is Treehugger’s editorial director. She is a sustainability expert and author whose work has been published by the New York Times and National Geographic, among others. → Read More
Icelandic Turf Houses Are Old-School Green With a Viking Twist
This architectural tradition dating to the 9th century is an enduring inspiration. → Read More
8 Incredible Animals Being Hunted Into Extinction
Along with habitat destruction, hunting and the wildlife trade could put an end to the existence of these great creatures. → Read More
8 Spectacular Caterpillars That Look Like Snakes
Gaze into the (fake!) eyes of these master mimics for a glimpse into Mother Nature's sly side. → Read More
Kleptoparasites: 8 Animals That Steal From Others
From chinstrap penguins to cuckoo bees, these kleptomaniac parasites rob their fellow critters for food and supplies. → Read More
10 of the Largest Living Creatures in the Sea
Meet the incredible animals that have inspired legends of sea monsters throughout the ages. → Read More
14 Pink Animals That Wow and Woo
Consider these blushing beauties your valentine from Mother Nature. → Read More
16 of the World's Most Psychedelic Creatures
From surreal sea slugs to rainbow birds, these candy-colored critters show off Mother Nature's wild side. → Read More
8 of the Cutest Toxic Caterpillars
The fuzzy darlings of many a children's book do more than hang out on trees looking cute - they can deliver poisonous stings, a few of them are even deadly. → Read More
Why is it illegal to walk freely in most of the US?
Many places in Europe allow responsible walking wherever one’s feet take them, regardless of private property. In the US? Not so much. → Read More
14 foods to cook in a cast iron skillet
From bibimbap and brownies to pancakes and pizza, few kitchen tools are as versatile and sustainable as cast iron cookware. → Read More
Wild donkeys to roam the Danube Delta once again
Hunted into near extinction, a herd of kulan has been brought back to the steppe after an absence of hundreds of years. → Read More
Last known footage of extinct thylacine discovered (video)
Filmed in 1933, the 21-second newsreel clip shows the last Tasmanian tiger on the planet. → Read More
Hurricanes are getting stronger, just as climate scientists predicted
Nearly 40 years of hurricane satellite imagery suggests that global warming is fuelling stronger storms. → Read More
Here's what one sugary drink a day can do to women
Even just one sugar-sweetened beverage a day could boost heart disease and stroke risk in women. → Read More
Dogs become rebellious teenagers at 8 months, but this too shall pass
Researchers discover typical teenage behavior isn't exclusive to humans – here's why that's important to know. → Read More