Newly published research from UNC Greensboro biology professor Dr. Bryan McLean and colleagues shows that the masked shrew, a ...

Newly published research shows that the masked shrew, a small, mole-like mammal found in the Appalachian Mountains, shrinks its body and braincase to conserve energy during winter months.

In Antarctica's freezing depths, tiny creatures have mastered survival tactics that could unlock secrets to extreme cold ...

Surviving extreme cold takes serious adaptations. Some animals have evolved remarkable ways to live through freezing ...