Dogs that sniff their surroundings display signs of a healthy pup. This curiosity sends signals to their central nervous ...

Estivation is a trick used by some animals to get through dry spells. It is like hibernation, but is in the summer. Read more here.

Hummingbirds are famous for their quick speeds, but are also adorable when resting. Read here to learn about a snoring hummingbird.

A new initiative to reintroduce Eurasian beavers to English wetlands synthesizes human strategy with animal maintenance.

We explain bilateral gynandromorphism - seen in butterflies, birds, and crustaceans. Half the animal is female, and the other half is male.

Lizards shed their skin for multiple reasons, and it can be a very satisfying process. Read here about one such video.

We are in Kenya where we see the boss of Africa, the hippo, come up to the river to nudge these crocodiles away.

Discover the brain science behind how birds learn to sing, from song nuclei to social cues and critical learning windows.

California treats hedgehogs like wild carnivores under state law, placing them on the same restricted list as lions and bears ...

Dwarfism is a genetic mutation that affects all sorts of animal species. Read here to learn about Francis, the cat with ...

Wood frogs are the first to emerge after a cold winter brumation to lay their eggs in vernal pools, safe from aquatic ...

The USDA and wildlife officials in TN and KY have been working to control wild pig populations. This year they added aerial ...