In an extraordinary blend of history, science, and detective work,...

Hummingbirds may be among the smallest birds in the world,...

Florida’s wetlands are home to two striking and often confused...

Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth's surface, yet...

The vaquita (Phocoena sinus) is the world’s rarest marine mammal,...

Woodrats are small desert rodents that have baffled scientists for...

When the rain pours after a long, harsh drought, there...

Alaska's northern pike, long thought to be confined to freshwater,...

Deep in Brazil's semi-arid Caatinga region, capuchin monkeys are teaching...

The Swinhoe’s softshell turtle has long captivated conservationists because of...

Scientists have pieced together evidence that ancient marine reptiles once...