Plants and Animals

Scientists have finally uncovered identify of a six-foot bird that lay eggs eaten by Australia’s earliest humans, ending the 50,000-year-old Great Egg Controversy. The extinct…

When it comes to aquatic species, the headless chicken monster sea cucumber is a bit of a mouthful. Its moniker, Enypniastes eximia, is a homage…

The bloody-bellied comb jelly is a sight to behold, but visitors to the Monterey Bay Aquarium recently observed a side of these ctenophores when one…

Your cat isn’t like any other. He or she is a member of your family, a confidant you can rely on, and the first person…

If animals of the deep with too many tentacles that dwell in eternal darkness aren’t normally your style, let us entice you with this magnificent…

Humpback whales have a revolutionary new cry that scientists have found. The study team has termed this hitherto unheard and unrecorded “impulsive sound” the “gunshot.”…

Do you know which animal is responsible for the most human deaths each year? Snakes, scorpions, or any of the other apparent candidates aren’t the…

Brightly colorful feathers on a preserved pterosaur headcrest resembled the most extravagant current birds. The discovery has the potential to change how we think about…

If you’re lamenting your lack of green thumb, know that it’s possible that the reason your plants are withering isn’t completely your fault. No one…

It’s no wonder that people are becoming more interested in the outdoors; nature is great, and learning about it is a lot of fun! With…