Mating calls and rituals can be intercepted, or drowned out, by invasive species. Scientists are just starting to understand ...

Coyotes are often described as adaptable survivors that thrive wherever humans live. That description, while accurate, leaves out an important part of their lives. Research over the past decade has ...

As for what animal would eat the golden hued mushrooms you observed, the list is long. Mushrooms are a treat for wildlife as they have a high water content, are a good source of protein, and a good ...

Animal mating rituals can look bizarre, but many are shaped by survival pressure and extreme competition. This feature explains the strangest courtship behaviors in nature, from elaborate displays to ...

To combat the fear and misinformation, it’s important to remember a few important points about coyotes: • Coyote attacks on ...

Nature is full of surprises, but few are as fascinating as hybrid animals, creatures born from crossing two different species. Some hybrids occur naturally where habitats overlap, while others result ...

Beluga whales avoid inbreeding by switching partners over time, helping a small, isolated population stay genetically healthy ...

Also known as a "whistlepig" and a "thickwood badger," groundhogs are now synonymous with shadows and spring weather. But ...

Every critter on this planet that relies on a sexual means of reproduction has its own way of luring in a mate – but ...

The California condor nearly went extinct, and remains imperiled by the threat of poisoning from lead ammunition.

“So what do you think?” a friend asked me some years back, holding up an impressionistic painting of exuberant flowers in blues, yellows, and pinks. Pretty as it was, the painting seemed like an ...

It all started with a sad black swan. The swan, who had recently lost his mate, would not move away from a vending machine at Tri-Township Park in Troy, Illinois.