Snakes need a warm environment to maintain a normal body temperature. So, snakes living in temperate climates must find shelter from the cold for the winter season. While snakes are known as solitary ...

Since marine mammals were federally protected, the only course of action for federal and state officials was to find a nonlethal way to keep the sea lions away from the locks. Steve knew the task ...

While deer may not instantly come to mind when thinking of dangerous animals, you should take caution if you come across this ...

The wonderful world of tennis is helping nature’s tiniest mammals survive. Each year, following Wimbledon, thousands of used ...

Proteins degrade over time, making their history hard to study. But new research has uncovered ancient proteins in the enamel ...

Baby mammals drink their mother’s milk from their mammary glands, which is a key distinction between mammals and other types of animals. You can find mammals across the world and especially within the ...

From timber rattlesnakes to garter snakes, discover which snakes live along the Appalachian Trail—and how to stay safe during ...

A better understanding of human smell is emerging as scientists interrogate its fundamental elements: the odor molecules that ...

Water and air pose completely different challenges to animals on a number of levels.

Scientists have discovered that the kultarr – one of Australia’s most elusive marsupials – is actually three different ...

The incident occurred at Grand Prismatic Spring near Old Faithful as tourists were enjoying a close-up view of the famous and popular hot spring.

Mammal evolution to upright posture followed complex branching path rather than simple step-by-step progression.