Scientists have recorded same-sex behavior across many animal groups, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. Still, the meaning of that behavior depends on the species and the context. Behavior that ...

Seeing photos of cold-stunned iguanas in Miami during a winter cold spell brought back an early memory. I was a seventh-grade ...

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Imperial Beach couple Mike and Patricia McCoy have inspired generations of coastal conservationists.

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I saw just how effective gillnets and trawl nets were while working as a fisheries technician many years ago in Utah. The gillnets were called experimental nets because they had ...

Squirrels are omnivore eaters that prey on insects and forage for food such as seeds and fruits. Birdseed is also a great option ...

For 50 years, scientists at the San Diego Zoo have been collecting and storing cells from rare and endangered species in its Frozen Zoo with an eye to the future. The future is here. The San Diego Zoo ...

On a gloomy day in 1816, an 18-year-old Mary Shelley watched dark storm clouds roll past the grand villa in ­Geneva where she was holed up with her nearest and dearest. There had been many such days ...

Northern Ontario is more than just a region—it's a story waiting to be told. From Indigenous narratives to tales of wilderness survival, this vast land has inspired countless authors. Here's a look at ...