Herpetologists are calling for greater inclusion of amphibians in African conservation planning, in a recent letter published in the journal Science. Africa is home to roughly 1,170 known species of ...

A hidden camera placed in a quiet forest captured a rare and vivid moment — a fire salamander slowly making its way across a moss-covered log. With its striking black and yellow pattern, this small ...

Environmental conservation is one of the most pressing debates across the world. For decades, it has often been viewed as a ...

Many of the world’s cutest animals have more than just good looks; they are also genuinely fascinating. Once you take a ...

You don't see that every day. (Hart et al., J. Vertebr. Paleontol., 2023) It all started with a simple landscaping project. Retired chicken farmer Mihail Mihailidis just wanted to build a retaining ...

Nearly 300 birds, fish, mammals and other critters have federal protection in the Golden State.

The Thunder Bay Trails Association (TBTA) invites the community to a free guided nature hike at the Norway Ridge Pathway on ...

Understanding how these animals manage to survive for centuries offers us a humbling look at our own place in the ecosystem.

Here’s a secret that outdoor enthusiasts don’t want you to know: not every amazing natural wonder requires you to train like ...

Some animals are so strange, brightly colored, outsized or ancient-looking that they seem hardly connected to the modern ...