A new species of fish, Lacustricola gemma, or the gem lampeye fish, was discovered in a shrinking pond in the Democratic ...

A big cat sanctuary near São Paulo is feeling the pressure with nearby urbanization encroaching on the refuge.

A strange discovery in southern Brazil has left the scientific community stunned. In 2021, a female canid was found near Vacaria, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, after being struck by a car.

Scientists found a “large” camouflaged creature on rocks in Angola and discovered a “cryptic” new species, a study said.

Scientists found a “large” creature running “rapidly” across rocks in Angola and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Lobón-Rovira, Heinicke, Bauer, Conradie and Pinto (2025) ...

Miniature Namib day geckos are considered “small-sized,” reaching about 3 inches in length, the study said. Researchers said they named the new species after the Latin word for “‘smallest’ or ‘very ...

Skinwalker legends trace back to Navajo culture, where they’re described as witches with the power to transform into animals.

Of the 1,531 acres of property known as the Miradores Mitigation Site, approximately 371 acres have been restored to wetlands ...

Tall oak and elm trees create perfect shady spots for afternoon picnics. The swimming pool here is a lifesaver during those scorching Texas summer days when temperatures climb into triple digits.

A new stretch of border wall will soon be built through the San Rafael Valley, southeast Arizona's last major open space for ...

The world's deadliest animal kills about 725,000 people a year. Here's what you need to know about the predator and some tips for protecting yourself.

However, the condition is transient and, when whatever triggered it has gone, the animal will recover. Let’s look at some animals that use it to great effect and examine the reasons why they do it.