In the Arctic’s frigid expanse, the Arctic fox exemplifies adaptive ingenuity through its remarkable seasonal transformations. This small mammal, renowned for its charming appearance, undergoes a ...

Primates—the group of animals that includes monkeys, apes and humans—first evolved in cold, seasonal climates around 66 ...

Scientists have uncovered the remains of a vast animal community that lived in the European Arctic 75,000 years ago.

Can animal populations adapt to climate change by becoming genetically similar to more southerly populations? That is the ...

Over at the Henry Doorly Zoo, there are thousands of animals braving the high temps and humidity. Those working at the zoo ...

We introduce ASBAR (Animal Skeleton-Based Action Recognition), a novel framework that integrates pose estimation and behavior recognition into a cohesive pipeline. To demonstrate its utility, we ...

The Earth is full of remarkable species, and the wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) is certainly one of them. This small critter is the only amphibian on the planet that lives north of the Arctic ...

The cookiecutter shark is one of the most bizarre predators in the world, leaving a signature circular bite on its prey.

As the days grow shorter, many animals prepare for the approaching winter by suspending reproduction. Insects, for example, accumulate energy stores while halting ovarian development through a process ...

Researchers have observed that experienced wolf packs will abandon pursuit much earlier in winter if the targeted animal shows strong resistance, saving crucial energy for more promising hunting ...

Spiders are full of surprises, packing an arsenal of bizarre and awe-inspiring adaptations into their tiny bodies. Each adaptation, from silk production to social living, shows just how creative ...