Imagine falling asleep on Earth and waking up light-years away. As humanity dreams of deep space travel, one question becomes ...

Some mammals are capable of hibernating during periods of low food availability in an effort to conserve energy and survive.

Some mammals are capable of hibernating during periods of low food availability in an effort to conserve energy and survive. While it is easy to ...

Black bears are skilled anglers, moving with surprising stealth and grace before striking at an unsuspecting fish.

From snails sleeping for years to squirrels snoozing through most of the year, discover how nature’s deepest sleepers survive ...

Ever scrolled through social media and seen an impossibly cute fennec fox or a tiny slow loris, immediately wishing you could ...

In the garden, the start of the growing season means an audible onslaught of lawnmowers, leaf blowers and other tools of the ...

The common hedgehog, though small and seemingly harmless, is a surprisingly formidable predator. Found in forests and glades across Europe, these spiny creatures are capable of taking down a wide ...

Earth has its own subtle way of warning its inhabitants of impending disasters. But are we paying attention? While animals ...

Now, the Shakespeare Festival is presenting “Romeo and Zooliet,” an adaptation of that book, at the zoo, through Aug. 17. In ...

Don't touch a bat if you find one in your house, said Utah wildlife officials. Turn off the lights, and open a door.

Hurricane season's severe weather of winds and rain can cause an allergy or asthma to flare up. Dr. Murphy with Charleston ...