Scientists probing the bottom of the Pacific Ocean made a surprising discovery: animals living underneath the seafloor in an area with volcanic activity. Giant tubeworms, which are known as the ...

Birds are a barometer of the health of water sources, habitats, and air quality. A notable example is the use of canaries in coal mines during the 20th century to detect unsafe carbon monoxide levels ...

Microbes, insects and small mammals use the hidden ecosystem to breed and hunt.

A close-up of a colorful hornbill. You might be surprised to learn just how much of our world is shaped by animals doing unremarkable things like scratching, digging, eating, and pooping. Especially ...

Florida’s warm climate and diverse habitats make it especially vulnerable to invasive species. Over the years, a number of ...

Included in this beaver lesson plan are instructional resources, downloadable and printable worksheets, vocabulary activities ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

Feeding wild animals might seem like a harmless act of kindness, but it often carries serious and unintended consequences.