Adrian Barnett explains why the Praya dubia is not just one of the longest predators in the ocean, but one of the most abundant too.

From iguanas to ancient dinosaurs, discover the surprising ways animals have evolved to use their tails as defense mechanisms ...

Hesitant at first, she decides to work with them and begins to hunt down her prey one by one.” As for Sakamoto Days, the end ...

A winter in Yellowstone leads to a rare sighting of a determined ermine and a reminder of the importance of protected natural ...

Close-up Photographer of the Year is a global photography contest that celebrates the hidden beauty of our world through ...

Wild fringe-lipped bats spend just one-tenth of the night in flight, but they can precisely snatch a calling frog and nab ...

The Gulf Coast state of Louisiana is recognized for its rich culture, delicious cuisine, and diverse wildlife. From the alligators lurking in its bayous to the colorful birds soaring through its skies ...

Mink might look cute in photos, but they aren't very nice. They are fast, clever and deadly predators, taking down critters bigger than themselves — ...

The winners of the seventh edition of the Close-up Photography of the Year (CUPOTY) contest have been announced. This year's ...

At first glance, the photo above may look like a grove of alien-esque trees as seen from below. But this picture wasn’t taken on some otherworldly planet—it’s actually an extreme close-up of the ...

Images of small things can have a great impact, as shown by this selection of macro images from this year’s awards ...

Most people’s reaction to seeing a snake is a mix of surprise and a sudden urge to be somewhere else, especially if you find ...