These flies lay eggs on open wounds, and their larvae feed on live flesh. And a case was just stopped in a Florida quarantine. What to know.

Nature has always loved surprises. Just when we think we understand how the world works, an animal comes along and quietly breaks all the rules. Some creatures glow in the dark, some survive without ...

Contrary to popular belief, water moccasins and cottonmouth snakes are the same snakes. Both terms refer to the same species, ...

Human noise alters bird behavior, raises stress levels, and reduces reproductive success - but reducing noise could help reverse the damage.

Want to call in some good luck this spring? Try killing the first snake you see-or any of these other springtime traditions from around the world.

The tragedy of Romeo began long before the frog found fame as the last of his kind. Starting in the 1970s, scientists started noticing something troubling in the amphibian world: the decline and, in ...

Science fiction makes it seem like dinosaurs were huge reptiles. But between smaller sizes, feathers, and other factors, they ...

At first glance, blade-like head weapons look like clear evolutionary wins. Extra reach can stop a rival before contact, and a sharp frontal edge can secure food or status in seconds. The deeper ...

With Valentine’s Day upon us, it’s the perfect time to check in on how the animal kingdom is gearing up for the most romantic holiday of the year. Animals don’t send sappy greeting cards or buy ...

For all their charm and Gen‑Z spirit, the Olympic mascots echo a reminder beneath the celebration: the mountains hosting the ...

Dalmatian pelicans are not white with black dots, as their name implies. However, they do have a unique coloration all their own.

Every year, the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year turns the natural world into a gallery of split-second miracles by highlighting the moments caught that make you appreciate ...