The Earth is full of remarkable species, and the wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) is certainly one of them. This small critter is the only amphibian on the planet that lives north of the Arctic ...

Andrew Hess, Ph.D., earned his doctorate in interdepartmental genetics (animal breeding and genetics, with a statistics minor) from Iowa State University in 2016. He is an assistant professor of ...

NAIROBI ― Understanding the genetic traits of chimpanzees and how they help them adapt to unique conditions in different habitats is critical to maintaining their resilience and ensuring long-term ...

Grab your glasses for this one, because we’re talking animal eyes. Eyesight is one of the most important adaptations animals rely on for survival. As humans, we know how much we depend on our ...

The oldest animals in the world have amazed scientists and nature lovers for centuries. Some species live far longer than ...