To survive the dry season, yellow-bellied sea snakes severely dehydrate until the wet season brings freshwater for them to lap up from the ocean's surface
It wasn't just people, animals and trees that were affected by radiation exposure at Chernobyl, but also the decomposers: insects, microbes, and fungi
Conservationists are looking to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for help in keeping an eye on endangered species
Is an imaginary creature a case of mistaken identity?
Special satellite tags that track baby sea turtles show that some ride the North Atlantic Gyre while others float in the Sargasso Sea
African landscapes may become very different places if rhinos aren't there to diversify plant life and create prime grazing spots for other animals
Ancient blooms of toxic algae appear to have killed dozens of whales at once
At the end of March, 80 percent of the world’s cranes will converge upon one 80-mile stretch of land
Ecologists are racing across the ice to find out how climate change will affect the Arctic natives
Photographer Richard Barnes captures the mesmerizing geometric patterns created by flocks of European starlings
New fMRI research shows that dogs' brains are specially equipped to process human voices, and respond differently based on our emotions
Number one: Lovebirds mate for life
The pigment patterns scientists use to predict ancient animal colors started with feathered dinosaurs and led to vibrant color in birds
This new method could help researchers remotely count and keep track of whale populations
Once thought to be unimpressive fliers, bumblebees may be able to summit Mount Everest, new research suggests
Our intrepid reporter joins tropical bat researchers in the field one night and gains some appreciation for their fangs
In labs around the country, researchers are realizing that in many cases, it's easier to work with animals than against them
The sound and water ripples produced by the túngara frog's mating call are picked up by predatory bats
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