Many mammals have fur the color of brown and black. Why don't they have more exotic colors, like purple and neon pink?

Lizards shed their skin for multiple reasons, and it can be a very satisfying process. Read here about one such video.

While the expression, “ Golden Retrievers just want to be everyone’s friend ,” might sound like a bit of an exaggeration, ...

Birdwatchers have a rare chance to witness thousands of the towering birds gather in wetlands and fields of the Platte River Valley.

We discuss the 10 most venomous animals on Earth. Read all about them, from the rockfish to the most venomous of all, the Inland Taipan Snake.

In the older quarters of Singapore, fragments of forest persist like memories that refuse to fade. Within them live creatures that few residents ever see, and some that no longer exist there at all.

The creatures can grow up to 5 feet long. Officials issue warning after hikers spot huge invasive lizard lurking in state park: 'If you see it, back away safely' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Mammals primarily exhibit muted earth tones due to their reliance on melanin and a lack of structural color complexity in fur. This drab coloration evolved as a survival mechanism to hide from ...

Snakes can sometimes be unwelcome guests in your garden or backyard, but you may inadvertently be giving them an invitation if you have these plants.

My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...

Bee-eater birds are stunningly colorful, but their diet of bees and other insects puts them at odds with humans.

Summit, the Golden Retriever, has this thing where he just stops and stares at tiny beings for way too long. It is like he is trying to have a real conversation with them. This dog is completely ...