All insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda. But unlike other arthropods—like lobsters, spiders, or millipedes—insects have three pairs of jointed legs, segmented bodies, an exoskeleton, one pair of ...

DC recently unveiled a bold new design for Poison Ivy. Now, that design has received a major update that rewrites more than 60 years of tradition.

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A look at many of the more than 22,000 species of fish, from freshwater, to the deep ocean, to the colorful coral reef. We look at the origin of fish, how they breathe, why they have scales, and how ...

Wondering what animals live in Mexico? This article showcases 40+ native Mexican animals from diverse species and the national animal of Mexico.

A University of Arizona study finds scientists are discovering 16,000 new species annually — and DNA tools may reveal ...

In the shadowy corners of the multibillion-dollar global wildlife industry, a quiet but flourishing market is often overlooked. As media and regulatory attention focuses primarily on illegal and ...

For nearly two centuries, a small brown frog living in Southeast Asian rainforests was considered a single, well-understood ...

New genetic research suggests a common Southeast Asian frog long believed to be one species could actually be six or seven ...

Researchers investigated children's perceptions of rainforest biodiversity by asking young museum visitors to draw their ideal rainforest, as part of a competition, and found that while children have ...

The Japanese media sensation has inspired generations of researchers in fields as diverse as evolution, biodiversity and research integrity.

Across the animal kingdom, sound is more than communication—it's a signal of survival and success. From birds and primates to insects, fish, and amphibians, animals broadcast acoustic "advertisements" ...