Although every species on the planet somehow plays a role in maintaining the ecosystem, there are some species whose absence ...

Snopes has looked into variety of strange nature facts, from turtles who breath through their butts to the shape of goat pupils.

The diversity of rare and amazing wildlife inhabiting the continent of Africa is unparalleled. From arid deserts to dense ...

Discover how diverse animals are vital for Earth's health. From wolves maintaining forest balance and bees pollinating our ...

Across oceans, deserts, forests, and ice, certain animals pull off epic road trips. What’s exceptional is that some of their “road” might be 3,000 feet underwater or halfway to Antarctica. These ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth.

Animal lovers can get up close and personal with capybaras during a special event at an Osceola County animal rescue. Amazing Animals, a nonprofit animal rescue in St. Cloud, is spotlighting some of ...

A team of MIT geochemists has unearthed new evidence in very old rocks suggesting that some of the first animals on Earth were likely ancestors of the modern sea sponge. The newly identified chemical ...