Some deep-sea fish may be able to see light in a different way from most other vertebrates, according to a new study. The ...

We like to think that animals follow the crowd. If most of the group does something, surely the individual will copy. But what if the story is more complicated? What if the deciding factor isn't just ...

For arctic reindeer, the ability to change their eye color is more than a fashion statement—it's a life-saving skill.

The Krewe of Pandas will kick off their 33rd year of this family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM.

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 ...

Humans develop sharp vision during early fetal development thanks to an interplay between a vitamin A derivative and thyroid hormones in the retina, Johns Hopkins University scientists have found. The ...

The Bronx Zoo, in partnership with the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP) program, welcomed its first primate birth in the new World of Darkness exhibit.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a personal geomancer on your phone — we’ve done the cosmic legwork for you, rounding up this ...

Microplastics and nanoplastics are now found everywhere on Earth, from ocean depths to agricultural soils and even inside the human body. Yet scientists still struggle to understand what these ...

The FDA banned Red No. 3 dye last year, which is found in many Valentine's Day treats and over 3,000 products. Is holiday candy affected?

Animals in Arches National Park are just full of surprises. And this stunning desert landscape isn’t just about rock ...

"Our goal is to use what we learn from this collared animal to work toward recovering the population in the long term," said ...