Not every creature is built for peak survival. While some animals have evolved to sprint, soar, or blend into their surroundings, others have developed unusual traits that seem to defy practicality.

Nature can be surprising, and sometimes a little unsettling, especially when animals behave in ways that seem hard for us to ...

If humans can grow meat in labs, we could feed wild predators and reduce predation in nature.

Manatee sightings have been on the rise this summer along North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Jennette’s Pier director Mike Remige says manatees traveling so far north is unusual for the Florida animals, ...

Peach State ranks low in U.S. on laws protecting animals, but research and other communities show us how we can do better. Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist Emily Ferrall inspects the ...

Here in Bradford County, we had very cold temperatures during December and January, and then, in January, a snowstorm brought life to a standstill. Feb. 7-8 were billed as the coldest days in ten ...

From their odd appendages to their unsavory hygiene, certain animals suffer an image problem. But their awkward attributes can be their biggest advantages. Found across every continent except ...

The integration of animals in educational environments has gained growing recognition as an innovative strategy to support learning, emotional well‐being and social development. Animal-assisted ...