The world is full of tiny wonders. This article showcases ten of the smallest animals. These creatures can fit in your palm. They include the Bee Humm ...

In nature, a lot can change on a largely uninhabited Great Lakes island over the course of a century. That includes the disappearance and appearance of wildlife species.

Scavengers are in trouble—and their decline could be harmful to human health. With many of these creatures that feast on dead animals struggling to survive, scientists say their downfall could lead to ...

And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days …” So wrote James Russell Lowell, in his long poem “The Vision of Sir Launfal,” which I’m guessing you haven’t read in its ...

‘Barn owls like tussocky, rough grassland which supports good numbers of voles for hunting, whether in field margins or parts of fields. Ideally nest boxes are installed inside barns, but they can ...

A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that chronic exposure to artificial light at ...

The study, conducted on tree shrews—diurnal mammals genetically close to primates that are active during the day like humans—offers critical insights into how nighttime light may disrupt mood ...

This region is home not only to painted snails and other snail species but also parrots, solenodons (mammals that resemble shrews), hummingbirds, and rare plants. Photograph by Bruno D'Amicis D ...