Each fall, tens of thousands of male tarantulas leave their burrows across the Southwestern and Western U.S., actively roaming their environments. They can be found in the mountains, in grasslands, on ...

Corals have been a part of the marine environment for 500 million years. While they have evolved over time, all corals serve as the backbone of ocean biodiversity. One such coral, recently found off ...

A new study shows how cats age in a remarkably similar way to humans, and this may be useful for geriatric medicine.

A massive Atlantic sturgeon was caught on the Hudson recently, with many wondering if it is one of the largest to swim the river.

Africa is home to some of the most beautiful big cats, including the leopard. However, there is one leopard that does not look like the rest. This has led researchers to look into the genetic mystery ...

Just like humans, dogs can have a paw preference, whether they prefer their left side, right side, or both sides equally.

Nature hides some remarkably convincing impostors among its ranks, creatures with armored scales, gliding wings, and spine-covered backs that blur the line between wildlife documentary and fantasy ...

For nearly 30 years, a landmark study shaped how scientists understood the relationship between brain and body size in primates. Now, an Oxford evolutionary psychologist who doubted it from the start ...

Researchers found evidence that elusive great white sharks may be living in Spanish waters. Learn what this means for conservation.

When Michael Schneider earned his pilot’s license, he was simply looking for a reason to spend more time in the air. He never imagined that flying would eventually become the centerpiece of a ...

Fangs are synonymous with intimidating creatures of the night and fearsome predators. However, these sharp, projecting teeth have evolved in a variety of animals, including plenty of surprising ...

The naked-mole rat is one of the strangest mammals for a few reasons, such as being cold-blooded. Read here to learn more.