From the Carolina wolf spider to the striped bass, the state animals of South Carolina are fascinating species!

This large python has found an antelope. After squeezing it to death, he starts to swallow it, only he has found himself in ...

The Saharan silver ant sprints across scorching desert sand at midday, using speed, timing, and navigation to survive lethal ...

Polar bear paws have specialized adaptations that allow them to walk on ice and swim in the frigid Arctic water.

Cross-country skiing doesn’t typically involve dogs, but perhaps a new Olympic sporting category is in order after a recent event. On February 18th, 2026, a dog wandered onto the cross-country course ...

When zebra mussels invaded the United States, nobody realized how financially or ecologically damaging these minute mollusks could be.

Why are hunting season dates so specific? While the way hunting seasons are determined may seem like an easy or arbitrary choice, it is far from that. In practice, these dates are actually built ...

Discover why pangolins are the world’s most trafficked mammals and how saving them protects forests, farms, and our planet.

Scorpion venom is important for medicine, but is extremely expensive. Read here to learn why scorpion venom is the most expensive liquid.

This rare Amazon monkey targets natural weak points in unripe fruit to conserve energy and protect its teeth from damage.

This stray dog lifted spirits in the trenches, offering companionship and emotional support long before therapy dogs became common.

To escape would-be predators, vultures defend themselves in an unexpected way. Instead of fighting back, they projectile ...