California ground squirrels are as commonplace as the seeds, acorns, and grains they’re often seen nibbling. Yet, scientists ...

A largemouth bass trying to engulf a northern pike, a suburban velvet buck, the surprise of a Grant Park red-tailed hawk and ...

Even bats in the tropics, where it’s warm all year, store fat in anticipation of dry seasons when food becomes scarce. That’s a survival strategy that’s been largely overlooked. But it may be ...

The majority of insects are considered beneficial or harmless. Of course, those are the ones we want to have hanging around.

MetroParks of Butler County was founded 70 years ago this June. The agency is marking the occasion by celebrating ongoing ...

In 1978, renowned ecologist Dan Janzen jumped into a ravine in Costa Rica, broke three ribs, and spent the first month of the ...

When living things are faced with dramatic shifts in the world around them, they sometimes rapidly adapt to better survive.

California ground squirrels are a keystone species, serving as prey for hawks, snakes, and other predators. Understanding their dietary shifts is crucial for grasping their role in the ecosystem.

Since retiring The Far Side in 1994, Gary Larson has rarely released any new cartoons, but the few he has may be some of his ...

By Talan Chen In a city renowned for its casinos and skyscrapers, few would expect to find vibrant wildlife and dense green ...