For the first time in a century, a wolf has appeared in Los Angeles County, according to the Los Angeles Times. The wolf, ...

Mandarin ducks are known for one of the most striking visual contrasts between males and females in the bird world. Males develop elaborate plumage with vivid colors and distinctive sail-like feathers ...

The chain catshark may look like any other shark in daylight, but under blue light, its skin glows neon green. Here’s a breakdown of this remarkable adaptation.

Scientists discover hedgehogs hear ultrasound, opening the possibility of warning sounds that keep them away from roads.

Later it was extended to include close friends or companions who gathered to talk, tell stories, and share news about the community. It is only relatively recently that the word gossip took on the ...

Learn why blue whale calves are prime orca targets and how their massive mothers use slipstreams, allies, and shockwaves to keep them alive.

The Wildlife in Need Center in Waukesha County answers about 10,000 phone calls a year from people asking for advice or help with wildlife issues, often taking in animals who are orphaned or treating ...

If you’ve ever wondered what heaven looks like for someone who loves bugs, The Insect Asylum in Chicago is probably it. This peculiar little museum in Logan Square celebrates the six-legged, the ...

Linh Mai, the first elephant born at the zoo in 25 years, will appear before the general public on April 22.

Simulations of Australopithecus hominins’ anatomy suggest that when they gave birth, they may have exerted tremendous pressure on their pelvic floors, putting them at risk of tearing ...