Reptiles shed their skin, but not all of them do so equally. Discover the differences between snakes and amphibians when it ...

Oarfish are infrequently seen. When they are, many believe they are warning of a seismic event, and their warnings should be ...

Long before mammals dominated the land and even before the most famous dinosaurs appeared, Earth was home to a wide variety ...

Deep within the tropical rainforests of Central and South America lives one of the most powerful birds on Earth: the harpy ...

When cicadas emerge, they go through an amazing molting process. Read here to learn more about molting, and why cicadas do it.

Why do desert foxes have huge ears while Arctic foxes don't? Learn how Allen's Rule explains the link between body shape and heat management.

The platypus is one of nature’s strangest mammals. This egg-laying animal sweats milk, hunts by sensing electrical signals, carries venomous spurs, and even glows under ultraviolet light. Discover the ...

From dogs that speak the English language to a horse that solves a murder, spiritualism and pets have gone hand-in-hand.

The South Island takahē is a bird presumed extinct for 50 years, but it made a comeback. It is still a vulnerable species.

Great white sharks are among the ocean’s most intimidating predators, known for their speed, power, and razor-sharp teeth. Despite their incredible strength, their hunting success isn’t based on ...

A new sail-backed dinosaur has been discovered on the Isle of Wight. Discover everything about it, including what its sail was for!

Bone claws, oxygen-absorbing “hair,” and hands-on frog dads. Meet the hairy frog (or wolverine frog), one of nature’s strangest amphibians.