Snakes are often perceived as ground-dwelling creatures that slither their way through life. However, some snake species defy ...

wing-like pectoral fins get them airborne. Flying fish are thought to have evolved this remarkable gliding ability to escape predators, of which they have many. Their pursuers include mackerel ...

When vertebrates moved onto land, long ago, some of them eventually became airborne, way after the insects did. There are three groups of vertebrates that have used powered, muscle-driven flight: ...

A fleshy membrane wing would cover these limbs ... and all flying creatures specialize in different kinds, like flapping, gliding, hovering and soaring. Each of these specialties involves ...

On a subzero morning, I clip into skis and head out across my meadow, gliding between desiccated husks of sundial ... Back then, in June, the world was exploding with sounds and colors, insects on the ...