Venomous animals are unique species that produce and utilize specialized toxins by injecting prey or predators using bites, stings or spines. They primarily inject venom in order to capture their prey ...

Radiant heaters, frost-free drinkers and extra bedding are some of the ways Beardsley Zoo staff protect the animals.

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For almost two decades, scientists have debated whether sponges or comb jellies are the first animal lineage. Now some are ...

Why nature allows animals to have litters but not humans is a question that comes naturally when we compare ourselves to the animal world. The answer is not about capability but about survival. Nature ...

Manatee sightings have been on the rise this summer along North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Jennette’s Pier director Mike Remige says manatees traveling so far north is unusual for the Florida animals, ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

A fishing spider up close. Fall is in full swing now and it is a treat. Leaves turn from green into bright reds, oranges, and yellows before falling to the ground, leaving the most satisfying crunch ...

Which animals cannot walk backwards? Explore the unique biology of kangaroos and emus that keeps them moving forward.

These award-winning images from the prestigious Siena Awards take viewers on an inspiring tour of creativity and innovation ...

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