The Galapagos Islands are unique and fascinating for many reasons. Situated on the equator, west of Ecuador, they are home to some unbelievable animals. Four strong ocean currents converge here, ...

I just returned home from an adventure in Ecuador, the highlight was two weeks on a boat exploring the Galápagos Islands. As ...

The Galápagos Islands include 13 large islands, though only four have permanent residents: Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Isabela, and Floreana. These islands are best known for wildlife found ...

One animal in Australia is so difficult to spot it has been named the hidden dragon lizard. The reptile, which blends perfectly into the reddish orange terrain, avoided documented sightings for years.

Animals get hot, too! That's why the Houston Zoo's animal care team developed some innovative activities to keep them cool as ...

With the hot and humid temperatures fully in effect, some of the animals at the Houston Zoo are finding creative ways to cool ...

In many countries, women are having fewer babies than their previous generations. As birth rates fall, how long will it take ...

Nowadays, the dark of night is interspersed with the light of stars. But before the stars were born, did light shine at the ...

Even though there are 8 billion people on Earth today, a catastrophe could send that number much lower within a few decades.

Swimming with sharks is common in diving, but that doesn't mean it can't be unnerving. Here are tips to stay safe and ...

These cruises are designed to provide an enhanced learning experience at sea, with in-depth programming focused on topics ...