Aside from being a delight to watch, flight in birds is regarded by many cultures as a symbol of freedom, and a source of ...

From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play ...

If you're a keen birdwatcher or you just love attracting different species to your yard, you might be interested in a rare ...

The matador bug’s flashy leg-waving isn’t a mating ritual but a predator deterrent, revealing a surprising defense strategy shared by multiple insect species and hinting at broader evolutionary ...

Migratory birds embody some of the most intricate evolutionary adaptations in the animal kingdom, without which their ...

If the crowds of the Narrows in Zion National Park are too much, make a beeline for these spectacular desert canyon hikes for something more serene.

From staying cool to protecting eggs, these camel spiders use burrows as safe shelters in some of the world’s driest regions.

The fossil was identified as a “tridimensional partial rostrum” fragment, or the part of an upper jaw close to the tip, or end, of a prehistoric animal, according to a study published Sept. 23 in the ...

Hiking trails around Phoenix offer scenic views and rewarding adventures, providing outdoor enthusiasts with memorable ...

A day trip to Twentynine Palms naturally centers around Joshua Tree National Park, and for good reason. The park’s entrance fee is a bargain compared to most entertainment options in California’s ...

Though Modoc County supervisors have declared their opposition to Prop. 50, there’s little else locals can do. Registered ...

From massive glaciers to sun-soaked beaches, national parks offer some of America’s wildest and most iconic landscapes.