The stereotypical image of blood-sucking creatures is gone. In reality, bats are docile and help our ecosystems run smoothly.

As wild animals, and prey animals at that, deer are naturally very cautious of humans. Because of that, befriending a deer ...

Sometimes we get so used to dreamy landscapes and cute puppies that we forget about nature's dark side. But it's there.

For the past 65 million years, mammals have thrived across nearly every corner of Earth. In this time span, they have shaped ecosystems with their adaptability, diverse behaviors, and interactions ...

Two dark brown eyes, gray, raccoon-like fur and the largest ears you’ve ever seen. It’s kind of like a coyote, but fluffier (and much cuter). Imagine the bat-eared fox staring back at you from less ...

Chimpanzees naturally ingest surprising amounts of alcohol from ripe, fermenting fruit. Careful measurements show that their typical fruit diet can equal one to two human drinks each day. This ...

We were overwhelmed by the response to our annual Letters to Santa feature, with more than 1,250 letters submitted this year. Due ...