I had been saying to myself “It’s time to clean out the bluebird boxes.” Then, with all this warm weather, I saw a pair of bluebirds (scientific name: Sialia mexicana) that were already checking out ...

With often secret civilisations beneath our feet ants have sophisticated social lives and even practiced agriculture millions ...

By Matt Simon for Grist. Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for Nevada News Service reporting for the Grist-Public News ...

Unlike most snakes, Dumeril’s boas give live birth, protecting embryos internally until fully developed neonates emerge.

A team of National Geographic Explorers is studying how these bats developed their architectural expertise—while cataloguing the various styles of tents they make.

If you’ve ever spotted a bug in your home and immediately wondered, “What kind of bug is this?” you’re not alone. Whether it’s ants in the kitchen, a cockroach in ...