Scientists use a portable eDNA test to find the world's rarest turtle. This new technology helps conservationists locate hidden survivors.

The website Wikipedia describes curiosity as a “quality related to inquisitive thinking, such as exploration, investigation, and learning, evident in humans and other animals.” But there is a lot more ...

It’s that time of year when we’re reminded that wildlife photography isn’t only about majestic elk in misty forests or golden-hour views in the Grand Canyon. While you might be snapping pictures of ...

She wasn’t the only nonhuman newsmaker this year. Indeed, 2024 was the year that animals seemed to do it all, becoming A-list celebrities, political weapons and cautionary tales. Along the way ...

Animals display surprising romantic behaviors. Albatrosses and foxes mate for life, while wolf eels form long-term pairs. River otters show affection by holding hands, and French angelfish are ...

We may think that gift giving is a purely human trait, but it turns out many other animals also treat their mates and companions. If on Christmas morning, upon opening your annual gift of novelty ...

Encyclopaedia Britannica could soon go public at a valuation over $1 billion after pivoting into an AI education company. Rod Lawton/PhotoPlus Magazine/Future via Getty Once an icon of the 20th ...

The encyclopedia maker could have become a casualty of the Wikipedia era. But it has remade itself into a digital learning giant that is weighing going public. By Michael J. de la Merced Michael J.

Tucked away in the vast expanse of our oceans, marine animals are capable of making remarkable journeys. Species like the green turtle and loggerhead turtle travel thousands of miles to return to the ...

Given the remarkable and enduring bonds that often exist between humans and animals, it’s not surprising to find Hollywood choosing to tell stories that showcase them. Whether in animation or ...

The animal was among 234 new species discovered in the past year in the Greater Mekong region, which includes Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. A new arrival at the Denver Zoo has made a ...

A SCREENSHOT FROM MOTE’S BEACH CONDITIONS REPORTING SYSTEM, SHOWING MANY OF THE SITES WHERE MOTE’S TRAINED VOLUNTEERS MONITOR VARIOUS BEACH CONDITIONS ALONG THE COASTLINE. The Beach Conditions ...