Two Chilean flamingos at the Nashville Zoo recently received custom orthotic braces to help with ankle injuries.

Alaska doesn't really have any native dangerous spiders. But a few exceptions may occur, mostly around homes. Know what to avoid this summer.

A March 2024 research expedition to Antarctica discovered the presence of the H5N1 'bird flu' virus in kelp gulls and Antarctic skuas.

Kanzi, a remarkable bonobo, displayed symbolic pretend play by tracking imaginary juice in controlled experiments.

Hybrid wild boar pigs from Canada are moving south, threatening U.S. farms with crop destruction and dangerous disease spread.

Researchers from Virginia Tech and Arizona State University recently revealed findings that tie two brain chemicals in bees to learning ability.

Pygmy sperm whales have a bizarre defense mechanism that is volatile, but highly effective in blinding and deterring predators.

Long before viral psychics, Lady Wonder the horse captured America’s imagination. Her story reflects the enduring human desire for hope.

The green melibe is a species of sea slug you probably have never seen before. Read here about these amazing nudibranchs!

A 20.03-pound trout became a state record in Idaho. The trout broke the previous record by a minuscule 0.03 pounds. January outings at Dworshak Reservoir may yield larger trophy catches than standard ...

After the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, escaped domestic pigs bred with wild boar, creating a hybrid population.

Researchers recently discovered a second Hemiscorpius species in the Erbil Governorate of northern Iraq. It is the second ...