Millions of alewife died over the winter and are now washing ashore. Fear not, however, as the die-off can be seen as Mother ...

Legend has it the Eastern hellbenders slithered here straight from hell and But in the age of humans, that evolutionary asset ...

In New Zealand, there is a rare species of fish with “large eyes,” a short body and a “preference for swampy habitats.” Noting its similarities to one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s most iconic characters, some ...

A new global survey finds that endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they’re found ...

These birds have evolved to withstand the equatorial sun and shelter in volcanic rocks along a subtropical coastline. After ...

From diving off cliffs to starving for months, emperor penguins are continuing to surprise scientists with their ability to adapt to one of the world’s most extreme environments.

RICHMOND — The James River Association recently highlighted alarming declines of migratory fish in the James River. The ...