Earthworms don't stop shaping soil processes when they die. A new study shows they can still help store carbon in the soil, ...

Jellyfish Day honors one of Earth’s oldest and most fascinating creatures, glowing reminders of resilience beneath the waves.

When Earth’s ancient supercontinent Nuna broke apart, it reshaped oceans, cooled the climate, and set the stage for complex ...

In the south-east of the continent at Budj Bim (Mount Eccles), modern science can tell us a volcanic eruption happened ...

For Ghost, a 45-pound octopus believed to be between 2 and 4 years old (the average lifespan for her species), it means ...

Many insects hibernate during the winter just like mammals do, although the process for these bugs looks a little different.

Biologically speaking, it is normal, and even critical, for nature to do more during the brighter months and to do less ...

Julius Beukes, a well-known Dohne Merino breeder near Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal, spoke to Magda du Toit about his production ...

Tropical rainforests are exceptionally diverse, complex ecosystems and they’re home to some of the most unique wildlife on ...

Writer Kate Siber interviewed 50 biologists, researchers, educators, and advocates about the superpowers of animals. Her new ...

Since 2020, Father Joe’s Villages has accepted pets, emotional support animals, and service animals at all of their shelters, ensuring that no one must choose between access to critical, life-saving ...

DULUTH – If the deadliest creature at the Lake Superior Zoo could experience serenity, his introduction to his new space last week surely did it. Rumen, a reticulated python, soaked up the warmth of ...