Louisiana is home to a wide array of wildlife, some of which are harmless, while others are not. Here are the 10 deadliest ...

Understanding how these animals manage to survive for centuries offers us a humbling look at our own place in the ecosystem.

As we transition into spring, wildfires are on the minds of many Canadians. In fact, wildfires have already started in some ...

One of the most common misconceptions about aquaculture is that it reduces pressure on wild fish populations. In reality, ...

The parasitic flatworms attach themselves to waterfowl and snails before inadvertently penetrating human skin.

Some birds and other animals are 'brood parasites' whose mothers leave their offspring with other species. A common reed ...

Currently, the planet is undergoing its sixth mass extinction event. While mass extinctions have occurred naturally in the ...

Anglers know that size matters when it comes to deciding which lure to tie to the end of their fishing lines. Lure-makers recognize the size question, of course, as they make their baits in a variety ...

An awe‑inspiring investigation of the untamed places and inhospitable environments in which life – besides humans – finds a way ...

An increase of just 0.03% in illegal gold mining is associated with a 20 to 46% increase in the local incidence of malaria in ...

The little fish, also known as a remoras, are hitchhikers who traverse the oceans by latching onto larger marine animals like ...