A sweeping genetic study of over 150 species reveals that life’s move from water to land was not a single story, but a series ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Given the changes in our climate and the ...

Animals have evolved a wide range of adaptations to survive in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. From ...

What do crayfish and the metal mercury tell us about clean water? What do animal adaptations tell us about their environment. Meet a scientist who studies crayfish and hopes they will show him how ...

A perspective in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface argues that advances in AI, sensing technologies and modeling are transforming the study of collective animal behavior, with implications ...

A perspective in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface argues that advances in AI, sensing technologies and modeling are transforming the study of collective animal behavior, with implications ...

Neurobiologist Kenneth Catania’s passion for scrutinizing odd animal adaptations all started with a creature with a 22-point star on its face. Catania first saw a star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) ...

As the summer temperatures continue to climb, you may find yourself spending more and more time indoors enjoying the comforts of central air conditioning. But without the benefit of modern technology, ...

Mammals are accomplished opportunists. When wild mammals encounter humans, they are very good at taking what they can get, even if it means accepting novel foods, living in cities, or acting like ...

A moving look at the subtle behaviors and emotional shifts that reveal when a shelter animal finally feels safe, secure, and ...