For decades scientists assumed these insects looked so much like orchids as a form of camouflage. But they were wrong. They ...

Australia's thorny devil, Moloch horridus, looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. You might not be surprised ...

Dive biologist and leading expert on cephalopod behavior Roger Hanlon will be the guest speaker at the Marine Biological Laboratory’s Falmouth Forum on Friday, February 7. Start time is 7:30 ...

Meet the walking sticks, insects that have evolved to look exactly like twigs and leaves. Discover the amazing ability of ...

In the diverse tapestry of the natural world, survival often hinges on an animal’s ability to remain unnoticed by predators ...

On Wednesday, January 15, two educators and two volunteers from Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo visited Middle Gate Elementary to ...

Cuttlefish show self-control, waiting for better food like chimps and crows. Those that wait longer also learn new tasks ...

New research has found an insect species with markings that are so black that they’re ‘superblack’ or ‘ultrablack’, absorbing ...

It was a question I recently received from a reader. "What is the best kind of camouflage to use with snow on the ground?" ...

At Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, visitors can take in all the views during a guided winter walk. Among the most common sights are deer and river otters, who thrive in the wintertime.

The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium has a New Year's Resolution — or a Zoo Year's Resolution, some might say — aimed at making the grounds healthier for people and animals.

A petition submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission proposed a ban on hunting dogs to protect endangered species.