Sea turtle hatchlings show mental resilience in rising heat, but hotter sands weaken their bodies and threaten long-term survival.

Even within the world of egg-laying animals, there is an incredible variety of reproductive strategies. Some species mate before the female lays her eggs, ensuring they are fertilized internally, ...

Are buffalo and bison the same? How can you tell a toad from a frog? This article clears up confusion on mixed-up groups of animals.

Tropical Storm Imelda may be staying well offshore, but its presence is creating a mixed reaction along Florida's coast — delighting adventure seekers while raising concerns among environmentalists.

Are buffalo and bison the same? How can you tell a toad from a frog? This article clears up confusion on mixed-up groups of animals.

The American Kestrel, a tiny, colorful raptor, is declining in the state, and the Harris Center for Conservation Education is ...

At 11 feet (3.4m) tall and nearly 27 feet (8.2m) long, Cooper’s pointy-backed herbivore – affectionately known as Apex – is ...

Freshwater eels don’t become male or female until they are about to die. A number of animals employ parthenogenesis, a kind of virgin birth. No males are involved. Dansak tells us this is “common in ...

As sand temperatures continue to rise, concerns about the future of sea turtles are growing. Hotter nests not only skew sex ratios—producing more females—but also reduce hatchling survival, slow ...

After two years of declining numbers of nests and hatchling, sea turtle experts were predicting a banner year. Results are pointing to a different outcome.