For a small number of animals, reproduction marks a biological endpoint rather than a stage in an ongoing life cycle. Death ...

A: I spotted this picture shared in the Creative Gardening Facebook group, and the majority of respondents correctly ...

Flying foxes, or fruit bats as they are locally known, are disappearing rapidly due to misconceptions about medicinal ...

From an elusive jaguar to an industrious beaver, photographers captured iconic animal moments around the world.

Males engage in a two-week-long sex marathon with as many females as they can find. Each frenzied encounter can last up to 14 ...

A fascinating close-up of a praying mantis as it patiently waits, blending perfectly with its surroundings. This tiny predator is known for its impressive camouflage and unique hunting style, making ...

Belgica antarctica is a tiny little thing – just about the length of a grain of rice. It doesn’t bite, living instead on moss ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. “In general, cannibalism of offspring is super widespread,” says ...

The Earth is home to some amazing animals, and many of them are well-known. Everybody knows how quick cheetahs are, how big ...

Nestled in downtown Kokomo stands a lime-green guardian that’s become the unofficial mascot of this central Indiana city – a 17-foot praying mantis that stops traffic and starts conversations. You ...

Crickets belong to the order Orthoptera, which also includes grasshoppers and locusts. Maybe people often mistake crickets for grasshoppers, which is easy to understand. These small, cylindrical ...

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