Every winter, one of the world’s most endangered whale species makes an extraordinary journey toward the warmer waters off the southeastern United States. This annual migration is also the reason…
Loch Ness is famous for its legendary monster, but Scotland’s best-known lake is preparing to welcome a very real animal that could transform its surrounding landscape. Beavers are returning to…
Checking the weather before taking a dog for a walk is something many owners do without a second thought. But ordinary forecasts don’t tell the whole story. While the air…
They may be among the most familiar birds in their environment, but common songbirds in China’s Gaoligong Mountains are facing a hidden crisis. Despite having populations large enough to be…
For more than a year, Will Anderson searched Yellowstone National Park for an insect that few people ever get the chance to see. His efforts initially led nowhere, but a…
Before humans ever traveled into space, a small stray dog from the streets of Moscow became the first living creature to orbit Earth. Her name was Laika, and although her…
A remarkable underwater encounter has revealed just how closely some fish can attach themselves to giant ocean animals. Marine biologist Michel Guerrero was observing oceanic manta rays in the Pacific…
Older animals may have a few more gray hairs and a little more life experience, but they still have plenty of love to give. That is the message the San…
For generations, the shores of Montauk, New York, have been a paradise for striped bass fishermen. Anglers have traveled to the eastern tip of Long Island hoping to catch powerful…
With their long bodies, tiny legs, and larger-than-life personalities, dachshunds have inspired countless dog lovers. Now, the beloved sausage dog is getting a place in the art world, with a…