Camels are masters of adaptation. Here’s how these animals evolved to survive the sand and glare while preserving crucial ...

As the summer temperatures continue to climb, you may find yourself spending more and more time indoors enjoying the comforts of central air conditioning. But without the benefit of modern technology, ...

Neurobiologist Kenneth Catania’s passion for scrutinizing odd animal adaptations all started with a creature with a 22-point star on its face. Catania first saw a star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. In this video, you will be guided to make observations of three different animals and their adaptations for survival. Even the youngest learners ...

While most of us have the luxury of staying inside most of the winter, animals must find other ways to survive winter. Animals have had millions of years to develop ways to increase their chances of ...

See how owls turn their heads 270 degrees because their big eyes can’t move side to side. Meet burrowing and eastern screech owls at the Houston Zoo. See how owls turn their heads 270 degrees because ...

Learn how animals survive in the Mojave Desert and what defines a robot. Explore how animals have adapted to the harsh Mojave Desert climate with help from the Springs Preserve. Then Dr. Louis Rubbo ...

Minnesota has reported the U.S.'s first ruminant—a group of animals including cattle, sheep, and goats—to test positive for avian influenza. Results are in from a study led by Dr. Juzhi Hou, Dr. Fahu ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Given the changes in our climate and the ...

Minnesota has reported the U.S.'s first ruminant—a group of animals including cattle, sheep, and goats—to test positive for avian influenza. Results are in from a study led by Dr. Juzhi Hou, Dr. Fahu ...