Nature

In the natural world, stealing is a necessary and frequent strategy for survival. Every animal group includes opportunists that snatch others’ fresh…

In the Amazon rainforests that are home to hundreds of known species of monkeys — and likely more that have yet to…

Wolves are social animals and usually live in packs consisting of eight to 12. Here, the “Gibbons” wolf pack, named after its…

Outstanding examples of pussycat pulchritude — with coats representing a range of hues in stripes, patches and solid patterns — were recently…

A camel feeds her calf. Credit: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported | Garrondo Camels are mammals with long legs, a big-lipped…

A teeny-tiny fossilized bird skeleton is helping researchers understand the explosive rate at which birds diversified after the dinosaur age, new research…

A guest staying at the Ndutu Lodge in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area snapped these photos on Tuesday (July 11). Credit: Joop Van…

Whether you’re a hamster veteran or just welcome a new furball into your home, these tips will help you keep your hamster…

Some people love them. Others fear them. Regardless, most of us would agree that they are at least very interesting to look…

Keep your furry friends healthy and happy this fall! Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Ahhh, Fall! This time of year means football,…