Since the early 2000s, the emerald ash borer has been a thorn in homeowners’ sides—or anyone with trees in their yard. These invasive insect pests cause oft-catastrophic damage to ash trees, and ...

Leggy and sharp-eyed, Common Grackles (along with their larger, showier relatives, Great-tailed Grackles and Boat-tailed ...

"Cape Cod’s unique shape and position on the coast essentially turns it into a fish weir, directing species into the bay ...

From extinction to rebirth, here’s a breakdown of how the takahē — one of Earth’s rarest birds — came back from an ...

Silent wings, razor-sharp talons, and killer precision—these apex aerial predators rule the skies. Here are the world’s ...

The Goliath birdeater ( Theraphosa blondi) is the world’s largest spider, with a leg span up to 30 cm (12 in). Its hairy, ...