Of the more than 20,000 bee species in the world, 70% nest in the ground. And like many of their counterparts that nest above ...

Have you ever heard of an animal that poops perfect cubes? It sounds like a bizarre trick of nature, something you’d expect ...

Crows can recognize geometric patterns, suggesting that humans aren't unique in understanding shape structure.

Researchers examined teeth and skulls of 99 extinct crocodylomorph species and 20 living crocodylian species to reconstruct their dietary ecology and identify characteristics that helped some groups ...

The secret to their longevity could help conservationists better protect species today threatened by extinction.

Imagine a world where the very ground beneath your feet dictates your chances of survival. For the snowshoe hare and the ...

Researchers examined teeth and skulls of 99 extinct crocodylomorph species and 20 living crocodylian species to reconstruct their dietary ecology and identify characteristics that helped some groups ...

A spat between birds at a backyard birdfeeder highlights the sometimes fierce competition for resources that animals face in ...

Two totally talented twins, Tim and Tom, take time out of their itinerary to keep this nature center in tip-top shape.

The May issue of Scientific American takes you on a deep-sea mining mission, explores dark comets and examines an invisible threat to the food we eat ...