When danger approaches, many creatures seem to follow the ancient proverb that “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” For ...

Our visual highlights from the animal world this year include a mouse caring for its companion, dolphins communicating in an ...

Every piece of the natural world is important, playing a role in supporting other pieces and keeping the whole shebang stable and resilient. But some species seem to do more than their share. A good ...

Snakeskin decor is a bold interior design choice—but for some birds, it's literally a matter of life and death. This is the conclusion of researchers from New York's Cornell University, who found ...

Like a crown jewel, a hummingbird nest is one of the great wonders in all of nature. They are so tiny, so perfect. Yet, few of us have ever seen a hummingbird nest. This is because they are nearly ...

A plan years in the making finally came to fruition for Mary Ellen Rogers and Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter.  On Nov. 30, ...