All of New York’s bat species are insectivores, chowing down on pests that ravage crops. The nocturnal predators also limit ...

Learn how river turtles act as nature’s cleanup crew, spreading nutrients and keeping ecosystems balanced and full of life.

Conservation efforts aim to bring the endangered Karner blue butterfly back to its former glory in Indiana Dunes National Park. ©Alexandra Lande/Shutterstock.com One of the animals that defines ...

Every part of the swamp, from its largest predator to its smallest insect, contributes to keeping the system in balance. ” — Milton Walker Jr. MARRERO, LA, UNITED ...

Not every animal gets the spotlight, but that doesn’t make them any less important. These underrated creatures are crucial ...

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have discovered a new species of spider living in the state's coastal sand dunes.

For decades, the remote Ogasawara Islands—a UNESCO World Heritage Site located about 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo—have ...

Scientists exploring northern Thailand's Pha Daeng Cave have discovered a new millipede species, Desmoxytes chaofa, or the Princess Dragon Millipede.

A student-led research group from Tohoku University has discovered a new species of the venomous Physalia (commonly known as ...