Seasonality shapes much of life on Earth. Most species, including humans, have synchronized their own rhythms with those of ...

It's tempting to think that, with our fancy electric lights and indoor bedrooms, humanity has evolved beyond the natural ...

For people who aren't fans of winter, animals that hibernate seem to have the right idea: It's the equivalent of burying your head under the covers until spring comes—isn't it? Not quite.

While most of us have the luxury of staying inside most of the winter, animals must find other ways to survive winter. Animals have had millions of years to develop ways to increase their chances ...

While humans might switch to vegetarian diets for reasons like health, religious beliefs, or personal choices, animals often do it to survive. When winter arrives, food becomes insufficient and ...

The winter months bring in colder weather in Arizona and, with it, a wave of animals that migrate through the Copper State. The snow and cold temperatures in places near Flagstaff and Pinetop ...

FORT WORTH – As winter weather blankets North Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo is taking special steps to ensure the safety of its animals. The zoo experienced various types of precipitation on ...

For those of us who live in the world’s temperate regions, winter is a time when we reach for our thick jumpers, woolly hats and a warm pair of gloves. But some animals have evolved impressive ...

Animals such as the macaques and lions use heated rocks to stay warm during the winter months. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) To monitor surface and ambient temperatures, humidity and wind speeds ...