Many animals change landscapes by acting as ‘ecosystem engineers’. Protecting and restoring nature can help us become more ...

A large sponge, a cluster of anemones, and other life seen nearly 230 meters deep beneath what was once Antarctic ice. Credit ...

A hidden ecosystem of giant sea spiders, octopuses, and other stunning sea creatures shows how life can flourish even when sealed off from the surface by a thick layer of ice.

Researchers took advantage of a rare chance to explore a new expanse of seafloor exposed by the breakup of an Antarctic ice ...

In large part thanks to being in the right place at the right time, researchers discovered a thriving marine ecosystem ...

A Chicago-sized iceberg recently broke away from Antarctica, giving scientists the chance to explore a portion of the sea ...

However, human emotions about animals can affect wildlife conservation efforts, so it is important to know where these fears come from. We’ve compiled a list of the most common animal phobias, as well ...

Some animals have jaws so powerful they can break bones, crack shells, or even split steel. These beasts use their crushing force to hunt, defend, and survive in the wild. Curious to see which ...

"The great advantage of Antarctica is that one never gets ill," said Robert Scott. A lot can change in 100 years, and H5N1 is ...

A red-ear slider turtle, a common pet but unusual travel companion, was hidden in the crotch area of the man's pants and wrapped in a blue towel.

Both climate change and human activities significantly impact the oceans by causing global warming, sea level rise, acidification, pollution, altered ...