Due to its vast size — stretching from Canada and Greenland in the north, to Mexico in the south — North America contains a vast range of habitats. From land to sea, there are forests, mountains, ...

Coatimundis travel in groups, called troops or bands, composed of adult females and juveniles of both sexes. When a male ...

Today’s Arctic may feel remote and desolate, but more than 70 million years ago, it was a surprisingly lively place for some ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Parrots are among the most vibrant and loquacious birds in ...

The past, present and future of the giant bovine are front and center in a new exhibition as the country approaches its 250th birthday ...

A museum transformation reveals the collaborative spirit behind the Penn Museum’s Native North American Gallery. Meet Good Souls Rachel Rutter and Alyssa Bowser, who give back through creativity and ...

Arizona is home to over 800 native animal species, ranging from well-known rattlesnakes and javelinas to rarer creatures like ringtails and jaguars. Arizona also boasts unique species like the ...

In the relationship between humans and raccoons, the black-masked mammals have played many roles Samuel I. Zeveloff The raccoon has long held our fascination, admiration, and even our disdain. Perhaps ...

The world’s largest hornet, native to Asia, had arrived mysteriously in 2019, but intense eradication efforts prevented the species from spreading. A northern giant hornet wearing a tracking device is ...