The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, yet more than 80% remains unexplored. Here we virtually plunge into ...

Komodo dragons are strict carnivores whose diet consists of mammals, other reptiles, deer, pigs, and even birds. Endemic to Indonesia, the Komodo dragon can be found in the Lesser Sunda Islands, ...

From vibrant feathers to bold moves, this male bird puts on an unforgettable show. Watch the display and learn the science behind it.

(via TEDEd) Clambering through the bush on one of Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands, suddenly you spy a Komodo dragon in the clearing ahead. Forked tongue flickering; sharp, saw-like teeth glimmering; ...

The Komodo dragon, a venomous giant lizard native to Indonesian islands, faces endangerment with fewer than 6,000 remaining. Known for its deadly bite and unique parthenogenesis reproduction, this ...

On a remote, crescent-shaped island surrounded by crystal-clear ocean live some of the most plastic-contaminated birds in the world. They have bellies so full of fragments, they crunch when touched.

He is part of a team of researchers from Adrift Lab, a global unit that studies the impact of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans, that has been studying the island’s birds, sable ...

Officially known as Presquile National Wildlife Refuge, the island is a stop on the Atlantic Flyway, a sort of highway for migratory birds — a factor in why it’s operated by the federal ...

While Singapore is known for its bustling city life and iconic landmarks, it also houses a number of lesser-known parks ...

and the Sunda Islands. Its presence in India remained questionable, with earlier reports casting doubts on its occurrence in the Indian subcontinent. Photographs and detailed field observations by ...

On a remote, crescent-shaped island surrounded by crystal-clear ocean live some of the most plastic-contaminated birds in the world. They have bellies so full of fragments, they crunch when touched.