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 ...

A new global atlas of underground fungi suggests that some surprising biodiversity hot spots lie hidden beneath our feet.

Ancient Iranians hosted epic feasts with wild boars that had been hunted and transported from distant regions. These animals weren’t just dinner—they were symbolic gifts. Tooth enamel analysis ...

The MSU study offers the most complete inventory yet of rangeland-dependent species. It's intended to give land managers, ...

The Earth is full of remarkable species, and the wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) is certainly one of them. This small critter is the only amphibian on the planet that lives north of the Arctic ...

Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you're picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, ...

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 ...

Nature is an artist, an inventor, and sometimes a whimsical trickster, crafting wonders that defy our understanding. Across the globe, natural phenomena occur that challenge the limits of human ...

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 ...

Ten Stunning Nature Photos From the BigPicture 2025 From the beautiful to the bizarre, this annual photographic showcase shines a light on some of our planet’s most breathtaking species and places ...

Finally, animals started wearing color to attract mates. About 100 million years ago, two types of fish — long, silvery species such as needlefish, and ray-finned species such as killifish — likely ...

From mud baths to red sweat, discover how wild animals protect their skin from the sun without sunscreen.