In the forests of Europe, a snail begins to glow and pulse in neon hues. It’s not alive in the way it once was, it’s ...

European cuckoos lay very different eggs depending on the host species. Genetic analyses have revealed how this adaptation is inherited without leading to speciation.

After scrubbing, it's crucial to completely remove all traces of vinegar from the birdbath. Rinse the birdbath several times ...

Learn how the kildeer uses a distraction display to lead a predator away from the nest by faking a broken wing.

Scientists have calculated that there are 20 quadrillion ants on the planet – and that is a conservative estimate. They play ...

Bird baths are essential for the well-being of our feathered friends, providing a source of fresh, clean drinking water and a ...

AP, is a disease caused by parasitic worms. A seabird or shorebird consumes the parasite, which matures and lays eggs inside ...

Escaped monkeys and rumors of disease in Mississippi raised worries about zoonotic infections that could harm people.

The latest research adds a dimension of clarity to sea otter health. So do new discoveries about the ways to treat ...

Birds that end up far from home, like the New York common cuckoo, are known as “vagrants.” They’re fairly common during ...

Travis Audubon’s November bird forecast highlights ducks, including North America’s largest diving duck, the Canvasback.

Nature's most formidable predators are often female, employing calculated ferocity, intelligence, and evolutionary precision ...