The sacred lotus flower is an aquatic perennial plant that typically blooms vibrant petals of pink and white shades. It is one of the most beautiful plants to look at, but the lotus flower thrives in ...

If you have never seen a Purple Gallinule, now is the perfect time to visit Brazos Bend State Park to see one. The boardwalk at the State Park’s “40 Acre Lake” reliably hosts these birds as well as ...

A lotus flower may not seem like much to think about at first glance, but first impressions can be misleading. While the plant's symmetry and colors are surely striking, beneath the delicate exterior ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dating back to ancient Chinese civilizations and remaining culturally relevant today, the lotus is a ...

A bird balances on the stem of a lotus flower, one of many blossoming in a park in Weifang city, East China's Shandong province, Aug 7, 2018. [Photo by Wang Jilin/Asianewsphoto] Lotus flowers are ...

The picture-perfect lotus flowers at Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens reached peak bloom over the holiday weekend, according to NPS Program Manager of Visitor Services Vince Vaise, but there’s still ...