From polygamous tree toads to heavy stick bugs, this year’s extensive new species discoveries are changing the way we see our ...

In a type of relationship known as mutualism, two different species benefit from one another through cooperation. While some ...

Dirt is all around us. Under our feet. What we live on. What we build our houses and roads on. Dirt is just … there, ...

Discover how saltwater crocodiles blend into murky water, stalk in silence, and use patience and power to dominate their ...

Your window sills can do more than look pretty. These clever things help keep pests out — no traps, chemical sprays, or ...

From plastic pots to vintage dishes, affordable thrift store items can help you create a bird-friendly yard without buying ...

Correcting soil pH and choosing the right placement for each plant are just a few of the simple steps that can help bring a ...

AFRICA: CREATURES consuming species that contain deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to stay alive. The 10 snakes faced a tough predicament. Collected from the Colombian Amazon, ...

When you think about Western North Carolina’s wildlife, you probably picture black bears, deer, or even hellbenders. But ...

Keep a garden journal. Consult your journal in the winter, so you can better plan for the growing season. Central/Eastern ...

We look back over the year’s wildlife photographs, and hand out some much-deserved gongs to brilliant and beautiful creatures around the world ...

They’re like living feather dusters whose mouths can see you coming. The simplest animal eyes consist of light-sensitive ...