This approach offered a structured look at where ants flourish and in what numbers they appear. When they crunched the numbers, they found something remarkable. “According to our estimates, the global ...

And no creature exemplifies the power of collective will quite like the army ant. The term army ants, however, is not specific to one type of ant. It applies to over 200 ant species with remarkably ...

One of the smallest whale species, a male beluga whale can weigh up to 3,000 pounds and grow up to 16 feet long. ©Luna Vandoorne/Shutterstock.com These social animals can live in both salt and ...

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Proud parents Mommy and Abrazzo are both nearly 100 years old, but they’re contributing to Galápagos tortoise conservation at ...

Contrary to common beliefs that pigs are dirty because they are always covered in mud, these animals are incredibly clean, organized, and hygienic creatures.

Modern life makes us tired, right? But research from societies in Africa and South America suggests people in the ancient ...

How much they weigh: From as little as 60 pounds (27 kilograms) to more than 1,700 pounds (771 kg) ...

There’s no single, simple way to assess whether bugs feel pain, but research is giving scientists a better understanding of ...