Midwinter marks the annual return of humpback whales to Hawaiʻi, swimming down from Alaska to breed in the warmer waters. Tiger sharks start showing up in greater numbers soon thereafter from across ...

Penguins across Antarctica are breeding weeks earlier as temperatures rise, signaling rapid climate change and growing risks for survival.

Homosexuality is common among primates close to humans, and this trait appears to be inherited in some cases. The findings run counter to the view that homosexuality "goes against the laws of nature." ...

Whatever happened to the duck-billed dinosaur, it was a real pain in the butt. Many of the spines sitting atop the animal’s tail vertebrae had been fractured. The dinosaur, known as Olorotitan to ...

There are some strange mating rituals in the wild. Birds court through dance and song, and some males fight for females’ attention, but what about the head bobbing of crested iguanas? Although the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Among marine mammals, beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) are ...

Takins are a unique species that are often referred to as the “goat-antelope.” Takins are currently listed as a Vulnerable species. The amazing thing about the animal kingdom is that there’s always ...

A covey of gambel’s quail scurrying through the desert with their topknots bobbing is a common sight in parts of the southwest. Adapted to live in arid climates, the gambel’s is especially associated ...