Evolution October 21, 2015 Fanged frog species gives birth to live young Frogs and other amphibians lay eggs, but mammals give birth to live young, right? Not always.
Endangered October 21, 2015 Slimy Japanese giant salamanders can bite off your finger The Japanese giant salamander can grow up to 5 feet long, weigh 80 pounds and can easily bite off a large chunk of your finger in a split second.
Reptiles October 21, 2015 Reptile death match: Snake devours crocodile A python was caught on camera devouring a crocodile after an epic battle on the shores of an Australian lake.
SCIENCE October 20, 2015 Huge US salamander is disappearing from Eastern rivers, worrying scientists With a long, slimy body and beady eyes, North America's largest salamander wouldn't top any cutest animal lists. The hellbender's alien appearance and mysterious ways have earned the big amphibi...
SCIENCE October 20, 2015 1, 2, 3 octopuses: Off Seattle coast, volunteer divers conduct an underwater census To check on the health of the giant Pacific octopus population in Puget Sound, an unusual census takes place every year. Volunteer divers, enlisted by the Seattle Aquarium, take to Washington's inland waters to look for their eight-tentacle neighbors.
SCIENCE October 20, 2015 Invasion of voracious bullfrogs spreads in Montana An invasion of American bullfrogs that will eat just about anything — including each other — is spreading downstream along Montana's Yellowstone River and poses a potential threat...
Insects February 5, 2015 9 facts about animals you wish you didn't know These animals have some nasty habits. Here are 9 facts about animals you wish you didn't know. Read on at your own risk.
Biology February 5, 2015 Nature's Giants: 27 of the world's biggest critters Meet the world's biggest critters -- a surprisingly diverse array of the largest beasts on land and beneath the seas. From apes to spiders to 727-pound alligators, we grow 'em big here on Earth.
Insects February 5, 2015 14 of the world's deadliest animals You don't want to cross paths with these creatures. Here are some of the world's deadliest animals.
Reptiles January 13, 2015 Winning photos from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 The winners of this year’s prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition have been announced. South African photographer Greg du Toit has been named Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 by the panel of international judges for his image Essence of elephants, a mysterious and energetic portrait of African elephants. Click through to see the rest of this year's winners.
Biology January 13, 2015 60 new species discovered in 'tropical Eden' A team of field biologists led by Conservation International studied a never-before assessed mountainous region of Southeastern Suriname – a wilderness area with unexplored tracts of rainforest. The expedition documented an amazing richness of biodiversity, including unique species that may exist nowhere else on Earth.