The end of the Cretaceous Period, 66 million years ago, marked the dramatic extinction of the dinosaurs. Until now, our ...

Some were the size of a dog. Others were as large as polar bears. A newly-discovered fossil of the ferocious hyaenodont is ...

It’s no secret that owls are a hot topic in the bird world. These birds of prey are fascinating, unique and rarely seen due to their nocturnal tendencies. Owls aren’t clamoring for a spot at feeders ...

Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one of the most abundant trees across much of eastern North America. It also ...

Among today’s still-legal-to-buy plants that the council is concerned about are Japanese and Chinese wisterias, Norway maple, amur maple, Japanese maple, English ivy, Japanese spirea, yellow flag iris ...

As the creative director of ’ Natural History Unit, Emmy winner Mike Gunton has captivated audiences with docuseries like ...

Often seen simply as a gateway to the Galápagos, this compact little country lends itself ideally to a 10-night road trip ...

The American bullfrog is considered one of the most harmful invasive species worldwide. Originally native to eastern North ...

Scat and Tracks has wrapped up for 2025 but will be offered again next year. Open registration for January 2026 will be announced in November 2025. HYDE PARK — The 38th annual Vermont State Scholastic ...

Carbon dating of teeth fragments found in Brazil reveals that some species persisted for thousands of years longer than ...

On Colón Island, Panama, a new species of shrimp was discovered under dying mangrove roots. Known as Trichocallia delicatula, this “beautiful hairy ghost shrimp” is characterized by its translucent ...

Richard Brody on the L.A. Rebellion; the Trump Administration trashes NATO; and Silicon Valley’s consumer service.