Jacob Sagrera unrolls an alligator skin and lays it flat on a metal table, brushing off flecks of salt. He holds it up to the ...

The newest Cincinnati Zoo residents have reached a big milestone!After the birth off African penguin chicks for the first time in three years at the zoo, the zoo shared a video of the chicks taking ...

Learn why blue whale calves are prime orca targets and how their massive mothers use slipstreams, allies, and shockwaves to keep them alive.

Explore seven jelly creatures found off the Oregon coast, from Velella velella and moon jellies to giant lion’s mane, with graphics showing size, stings and other key facts.

The microscopy expert put the big-clawed animal through his micro-CT scanner, creating an incredibly detailed image of its body.

Many insects live in fresh water, or close to the sea in salt marsh and beach habitats. There are also several species of water striders in the genus Halobates, which live on the ocean’s surface, far ...

For months, four infant orangutans lived in limbo in Thailand — not as pets, but as evidence. Confiscated in two separate trafficking cases, they were cared for at the Khao Pratubchang Wildlife Rescue ...

We often assume every baby animal grows up with its mother nearby. In reality, that is not always how nature works.

For an oyster, creating an internal environment for calcification that forms its distinctive hard shell is essential. But new ...

Sea turtle nesting season has begun on Key Biscayne beaches, including Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Officials urge residents and visitors to help protect nests and hatchlings.

It is simply a tiny animal taking its first steps into the world. Large animals often dominate wildlife headlines. Elephants, lions and bears tend to steal the spotlight. Yet, the latest arrival at ...

The baby fish, which is roughly the size of a pea, was raised from a surprise egg mass discovered at Shedd Aquarium last fall. Experts say the achievement could help reduce pressure on wild frogfish ...