Humans aren’t the only animals with hot tempers. In 2016, ecologist Kristen Cecala and a colleague watched black-bellied salamanders (Desmognathus amphileucus) from Appalachian streams lunge at one ...

Jan 28 (Reuters) - Scientists have unearthed in southern China fossils of a multitude of marine creatures dating to more than ...

We project a great deal onto animals. They are elevated into ideals of love and fidelity (dogs, horses), and often they are reduced to objects and tools (cattle, pigs, horses again). Much of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. When we think about the scope of our world’s diversity, ...

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus recently kicked off a new nationwide tour following a six-year hiatus. But for the first time in the show’s century-and-a-half history, there will be no ...

Some animals are capable of living a very long time, sometimes indefinitely, with others being able to regrow lost limbs. This is due to a number of mechanisms, including slow metabolisms, special ...

A group of prominent biologists and philosophers announced a new consensus: There’s “a realistic possibility” that insects, octopuses, crustaceans, fish and other overlooked animals experience ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Hydra, specifically Hydra vulgaris, are unassuming creatures. At ...

Nature enthusiasts work with researchers to figure out how creatures respond to the celestial phenomenon Carlyn Kranking - Associate Web Editor, Science Wide-ranging anecdotal reports and studies ...

Before purchasing an exotic animal in Mississippi, brush up on the rules and regulations to keep yourself safe and out of ...

As temperatures dip across Northeast Florida, zoo leaders at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm are making changes behind the ...

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