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The Arctic Ocean is more than just icy waters, it harbors vibrant ecosystems — but it also harbors valuable oil, gas, and rare earth elements.
In the perilous world of cephalopod romance, male blue-lined octopuses have evolved a shocking strategy to survive mating.
Whales migrate great distances and, as they travel, create nutrient superhighways in our oceans.
The bison at the Yellowstone National Park are gearing up for a more genetically diverse population.
This Colombian scorpion sprays venom over 36 centimeters in self-defense.
Eurasian coots are unknowingly creating plastic archives of the Anthropocene.
Want to befriend a cat? Don't forget to blink or squint back if a cat does the same at you.
From a groundbreaking find to a global disaster. This is how one species and human error endangered amphibians everywhere.
For every five butterflies that graced the skies in 2000, only four remain today.
Labradors and some humans share a surprising genetic link to obesity.
New research reveals that both bonobos and chimpanzees use sexual behavior to ease social tension
White orcas are so rare they were thought to be a myth until recently.
Skunks' stripes fade in safer environments, showing how less danger leads to evolutionary changes in warning coloration.
Unprecedented footage of polar bear snow dens reveals hidden new insights about the majestic animals.
Bird flu H5N1 is now considered endemic in cows. Essentially, it has become a lot harder to control.
When mice find an unconscious companion, they spring into action — biting, pawing, and even pulling tongues to help them recover.
A dog might skip a better meal just to eat from a bowl in his favorite color — yellow.
A mysterious deep sea fish has a reputation for predicting disasters.
The Mononoke tilefish, Branchiostegus sanae, sports striking facial markings reminiscent of San’s tribal paint, symbolizing a call for marine conservation.
With their prized rocks tucked in built-in pockets, sea otters reveal a surprising tool-wielding intelligence.
From raccoons climbing manholes to alligators lurking in underground waterways, Florida’s stormwater sewers are more than just drainage systems.
Ever wondered why you won't find kangaroos outside Australia? It all started with massive climate change millions of years ago.
Baby loggerhead turtles do an adorable "dance" when they sense food. This could help scientists uncover how they navigate the oceans.
Researchers were concerned that solar panels could end up competing with wildlife havens. Turns out, the two aren't mutually exclusive.
This newly observed behavior suggests advanced cognitive abilities, rivaling those of primates.
A moth's flat wings fool predators into seeing an inedible 3D leaf.
A Czech project that was stalled for years is now completed — by beavers.
This rare blow fly species has larvae that fit right in with the termites down to copying their odor.
Whale song, though technically not a language, is organized in a familiar pattern.
It seems that animals simply love to play.
A female swell shark gives birth to a pup without coming in contact with a male, and now scientists are wondering how this is even possible.
Scientists believe this could be a form of social bonding — or even an unusual way of smelling through touch.
New material mimics gecko feet to prevent slips on ice, which could avert countless injuries.
The bonobos eagerly pointed out treats to humans who didn’t know where they were, but when humans had watched the treats being placed, they didn't point.
Scientists unfold the secret lives of bees using QR codes. Here's all the secrets they found.
Life is tough as an alpha male — if you're a baboon.
Researchers have developed an effective oral patch that may one day replace sutures.
After years of efforts, rare pea-sized snails found only on the Desertas Islands have been brought back from the brink of extinction.
Even bathroom habits can reveal the social lives of our closest relatives.
Chornobyl's abandoned dogs reveal surprising genetic resilience despite decades of radiation exposure.
Sometimes a tiny cluster of neurons is enough to change the course of evolution.
Scientists reveal the Sydney funnel-web spider is actually three distinct species, with Newcastle's "Big Boy" reigning supreme.
Spiders have always lived alongside humans, so it’s surprising how much we still don’t know about them. One long-standing mystery was related to how spiders detect smells. Now, our latest research has finally uncovered the secret. In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, we demonstrated that male spiders use olfactory […]
Oriental hornets never get intoxicated with alcohol no matter how strong the alcohol or how long they drink.
The discovery that bats synchronize their migrations with storm fronts provides critical insights into their survival strategies.
Twins are pretty rare, accounting for just 3% of births in the US these days. But new research shows that for primates 60 million years ago, giving birth to twins was the norm.
On a visit to feline-friendly Turkey, an anthropologist considers what long-standing practices of caring for cats reveal about human societies.
Hiccups aren't just a human quirk—they're a shared trait among mammals like dogs and wolves.
It doesn’t get any crazier than this, the researchers said
Two new studies have revealed why some cats are orange – an enduring enigma of genetics, until now.
