Thailand's pygmy hippo Moo Deng marked her first birthday on Thursday as she grows out of the infancy which boosted her to worldwide internet fame.

When hunter-gatherers began living close to animals, the pathogens that cause the plague and leprosy got closer too.

Animal conservationists often move elephants between herds to improve biodiversity and group health, but what if the elephants don't speak the same language?

Features a game of hide and seek, illustrating how camouflage helps both animals and children hide effectively. It highlights various animals, such as the tarmigan, polar bears, and lizards ...

A federally funded analysis led by Brown University biologists found that different species of large herbivores have diets ...

A new study argues that religion, politics and war affect how animals and plants in cities evolve, and the confluence of ...

By analyzing ancient DNA, scientists determined when, where and how our ancestors got sick from infectious diseases.

A world-first study reveals an acoustic interaction between plants and insects. In the study, the team focused on female ...

From porcupine to the great horned owl, Connecticut’s woodlands come alive after sunset with a wide range of nocturnal animals. WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with master wildlife conservationist Ginny ...

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What do you like to get out of Instagram? Many users simply post photos of themselves and keep in touch with friends from college. Meanwhile, some use the platform to promote their business or ...

Dr. Kaishian, a mycologist, is the author of “Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature.” This month we gather for Pride parades and parties that showcase our communities in all their ...