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An investigation of the American crocodile produced surprising results. Discover more about the two new crocodile species in the Yucatán.

Hummingbirds are extremely skittish and aren’t easy to see all the time. In fact, it takes a lot of effort to create environments where hummingbirds feel safe enough to frequent throughout the year.

From food storage to campsite setup, these tips will help you deter black bears and enjoy your summer camping trip.

Butterflies are disappearing at an alarming rate in the US. Find out which species are the most impacted and what can be done to help.

Here are some of the most interesting facts about great white sharks. These often misunderstood apex predators are critical to the ecosystem.

When attacked, pufferfish swell to three times their size. This trick helps them survive in the wild. Here's why.

Spotted hyenas have massive premolars and zig-zag enamel that let them devour tough carcasses with unmatched efficiency.

Ants do not have noses. Rather, they detect scent through very sensitive chemoreceptors on their antennae. This is how ants can zero in on the food crumbs that you forgot to sweep up. But you can also ...

Brown recluse spiders will be confined to only 5% of their natural territory by 2080 if the species does not learn to migrate north.