Human testicles are much smaller, in proportion, to some of our primate cousins. Evolution can tell us why. But the size of ...

The human body is a machine whose many parts—from the microscopic details of our cells to our limbs, eyes, liver and ...

The Pinnacle Overlook in Holtwood, Pennsylvania might be the most magnificent view you’ve never heard of – a sweeping panorama that would make the Hudson River School painters weep with joy.

Hidden among Florida’s patchwork of tourist attractions and beach destinations lies a natural gem that deserves your attention – Dunns Creek State Park in Pomona Park offers 6,000 acres of pristine ...

It’s hard not to be dazzled by the bright yellow butterflies fluttering around the Inland Northwest these days. Not only are they striking in color, but they’re among the biggest butterfly species in ...

African scaly-tailed squirrels use their scaled tails to safely move across the smooth bark of trees in their native ...

Recent sightings as reported to Mass Audubon.Recent sightings (through June 24) as reported to Mass Audubon. Amazingly, a white ibis was found eating cicadas around the parking lot of Mashpee High ...

These recent sightings are compiled by Sue McGrath of Newburyport Birders. Report your sightings to Newburyport Birders at [email protected] or 978-204-2976.

Some surprises here are tree swallows, which are cavity nesters like bluebirds, and are rather hardy birds, arriving early in spring and “hanging around” into early fall. But they only nest once.

Cape May, Naturally is a column written by a rotating cast of experts at the NJ Audubon. Within the past two months, I’ve had two separate friends tell me they saw an Eastern Bluebird for the ...

While it's meant to restore natural fire-dependent habitats for species like the swallow-tailed kite and Sanibel Island rice rat, some neighbors aren't convinced it's worth the risk.