These insects are the absolute champions of fast time perception, processing changes 300 times per second compared to humans ...

Amy Y. Conry Davis is a writer who specializes in green living, sustainability, and travel. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of San Diego. Not only is this magnificent raptor the ...

Social rank may determine whether animals prioritize immediate fitness over long-term health, according to a study. Researchers studied macaques on a Thai island and found that the animals' unusual ...

While many industries are prioritizing safety and compassion in their pandemic responses, American meat processing and slaughter facilities are going in the opposite direction at a grave cost to ...

Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, starts at sundown Tuesday, beginning a 25-hour period of fasting and repentance. This year, as we atone for our collective sins — our own and those ...

Fancy, high-quality products such as Rolex watches and Red Wing boots often cost more to make but last longer. This is a principle that manufacturers and customers are familiar with. But while this ...

Of all the adaptations you describe, the most extraordinary is surely the London Underground mosquito. Tell us how it evolved. Despite its name, the London Underground mosquito is not restricted to ...

The future of farming is a Fitbit for the farm yard. In the future, everything is going to be connected to the Internet–even our farm animals. We’ll track cattle the same way we monitor human health: ...

Most animals need to move, whether this is to seek out food, shelter or a mate. New research has shown that movement doesn't always break camouflage and if an animal needs to move, animals that are ...

‘A Wild Child’s Guide to Endangered Animals’ tells the story of European eels, tiger tail shrimp, and pangolins so kids can learn about conservation. In her research for the book, Marotta looked to ...

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is investigating what it believes to be an intentional poisoning, leaving dozens of animals dead in Tucson. Officers discovered several dead coyotes, javelinas and ...