Each year on March 3, World Wildlife Day draws global attention to the plants and animals that make life on Earth possible.

Prehistoric animals are often pictured as distant fossils, yet a surprising number of species still walk, swim, and crawl ...

From horseshoe crabs to crocodiles, some of these creatures have looked about the same for hundreds of millions of years.

Triceratops rerouted its nerves and blood vessels through its nose, turning its massive nasal cavity into a system for cooling the brain ...

The College of the Atlantic student used biomechanical modeling to show the predatory dinosaur walked on its tiptoes like an 8-ton bird.

Should you ever find yourself playing a trivia game on the topic of moths and butterflies, here are a few facts that might ...

Outside of summer, spring may be one of the most popular times for vacationers to hit the beach. If you're looking for stretch of shoreline with fewer crowds, check out these eight underrated Gulf ...

Inside Triceratops’ massive snout, researchers uncovered a hidden system that may have helped this giant dinosaur manage body heat.

How ancient gene transfers, genomes, and pollination shaped moths and butterflies - and why their sudden decline is raising alarms.

Cassowaries Judging by its giant, claw-like feet alone, it’s easy to see why people think this giant bird is directly ...

As America seeks affordable energy solutions, questions about growth that doesn’t skirt environmental responsibility remain.

Can Ben Lamm save the planet? He thinks so. Short, stocky and unassuming with a puckish sense of humor, the shaggy-haired ...