The Sonoran Desert is a world like no other—an expansive, living landscape where rugged mountains, gigantic cacti, and an astonishing diversity of life create an ecosystem of wonder. Covering more ...

Chemical analysis suggests the 400-million-year-old fossil Prototaxites was neither plant, animal or fungus – hinting at a ...

A trace fossil of 66 dinosaur footprints has been uncovered in Australia, providing a rare snapshot of dinosaur behavior and ...

Paleontologist Anthony Romilio looked at three rock slabs bearing footprints. Most of the footprints come from one slab, ...

From Central Park to Zion National Park, find out which destinations are worth your visit! BookRetreats used data from 7,500 ...

Utah boasts five national parks and more than 40 state parks for visitors and residents to explore. Plus, with the state's array of small towns, mountains, ski areas and an urban hub in Salt Lake City ...

Scientists have discovered South Africa’s youngest known dinosaur tracks along the remote coastline of the Western Cape. The newly identified footprints, estimated to be around 140 million years old, ...

Nestled in the Ozark Mountains where limestone cliffs embrace Victorian architecture, Eureka Springs offers nature ...

Other highlights include the Sewanee Natural Bridge (a sandstone arch above Lost Cove, a huge sinkhole). Climbers love the ...

Animal physiology is the scientific study of the life-supporting properties, functions and processes of animals or their parts. The discipline covers key homeostatic processes, such as the ...

Certain animals have evolved remarkable speeds to catch prey or evade predators. The ostrich, impala, and kangaroo showcase nature's incredible ingenuity, leveraging their speed and agility.

FILE - Rock formations are seen in the Grand Canyon at sunrise on Feb. 22, 2025, in Grand Canyon, Arizona. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Lake Mead National Park, located along the border of ...