Cold snaps in subtropical regions can create strange scenes. In places like South Florida, a sudden temperature drop can ...

A Florida backyard can feel ordinary until a porch light catches an unfamiliar pattern moving through the grass. When a ...

In 1935, native beetles were wreaking havoc on Australia’s sugar cane crops in Queensland. The beetle larvae lived in the ...

The guthega skink only lives at high elevations and spends months hibernating under the snow ...

Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more ...

New research shows that epaulette sharks, often called “walking sharks,” can produce eggs without increasing their overall energy use.

Reptiles are among the most adaptable species on earth, and they can be found in deserts, forests, swamps, and even cities. Snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles have succeeded in making their ...

Early in development, many animals pick a team—male or female—based on their genetics, and, with time, acquire the ...

Australia imported cane toads in 1935 to save sugarcane, but the plan failed and became one of the country’s worst ecological ...

A Portland reptile shop is blending yoga and snakes, drawing sold out crowds and raising questions about wellness, animal care, consent, and why calm pythons are sharing mats with humans.

Scientists undertook the first comprehensive assessment of how often snakes eat their own, uncovering reports of the behavior ...

Termites are among the most successful animals on Earth, forming vast societies that can number in the millions. But how did such complex social systems evolve from solitary ancestors that looked much ...