One of the most common adaptations seen in the animal kingdom is vision. Nearly 96% of all animals have some kind of eyes and they've proven so evolutionary advantageous that they've evolved multiple ...

A group of ecological stewards sets up bright lights against a white bedsheet in LaBagh Woods, observing and recording the insect species drawn out of the darkness. Credit: Robert Loerzel A few ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Life on Earth began over four billion years ago, not long ...

It’s easy to forget that most animals don’t see the world the way humans do. In fact, with infrared and ultraviolet sight, many animals experience a world that is completely invisible to us. Now, ...

In the diverse world of nature, some extraordinary creatures have developed transparent or translucent bodies, allowing them to blend seamlessly into their surroundings. This unique adaptation serves ...

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KY3)—If you see a creature that looks like a jellyfish or sponge attached to your boat or on your dock, don’t panic. They’re meant to be there. Missouri Department of ...

One of the world’s most beloved and influential primatologists and conservationists has died. Jane Goodall spent more than half a century studying chimpanzees and advocating for animal rights and ...

March 3 was World Wildlife Day, but people around the Valley of the Sun can spend time with all creatures great and small nearly every day of the year. Metro Phoenix has a number of attractions and ...