From snakes that use their tongues to “smell” to compound bug eyes that overwhelm human sight, visitors to Lake Metroparks’ Penitentiary Glen Reservation on April 18 got a chance to see how animals ...

The natural world is full of creatures with extraordinary sensory abilities that make our human senses seem remarkably limited by comparison. We might be at the top of the food chain, but that doesn’t ...

For centuries, unusual animal behavior before earthquakes has been reported worldwide. Livestock becoming restless, wildlife disappearing and snakes emerging from hibernation in the middle of winter.

It’s fascinating to learn how they have evolved and successfully adapted to their environments. These eyeless animals have adapted to live in a habitat where they do not require the use of their eyes ...

Have you ever noticed a dog barking suddenly at nothing you can see or hear? Moments later, thunder rolls across the sky. Or birds take off all at once just before heavy rain begins. Around the world, ...

Nature has a way of sending out warnings if you know where to look. While humans rely on weather apps and satellite alerts, many animals seem to pick up on danger long before technology does. Their ...

Source: linascheel, Pixabay, free download. Sentience, the ability to feel, is all around us, and almost daily we learn of the amazing sensory capacities of nonhuman animals (animals), many of whom ...

Animals are amazing creatures with a wide array of traits, but one seemingly common trait is their inability to understand mirrors. Can animals even perceive themselves in mirrors? Check out this ...

Animals deploy a range of strategies to increase their chances of survival through difficult environmental conditions. One particularly clever strategy is hibernation. A black bear, for instance, will ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Marc Eaton, a professor of sociology at Ripon College remembers ...