Thousands of years later, each lunar year is still said to possess certain characteristics of its animal namesake, and those ...

Close-up Photographer of the Year is open to all. The annual competition delivers another stunning selection of images from ...

Some animals rely on brute strength to hunt, while others use intelligence, deception, and teamwork to outwit their prey.

The trapdoor spider is one of the sneakiest hunters in the arachnid world. These clever spiders are named for their unique hunting strategy: They build burrows with hinged "doors" made of soil and ...

Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," ...

(THE CONVERSATION) When people think of wildlife trade, they often picture smugglers sneaking in rare and endangered species from far-off countries. Yet most wildlife trade is actually legal, and the ...

Awards have been announced, and the results are breathtaking! This year’s competition saw over 11,000 entries from 61 ...

Beetles battling for mating rights, a bear stalking through the rainforest and a damselfly perched in front of a waterfall ...

When people think of wildlife trade, they often picture smugglers sneaking in rare and endangered species from far-off countries. Yet most wildlife trade is actually legal, and the United States is ...

Awards have been announced, and the results are breathtaking! This year’s competition saw over 11,000 entries from 61 countries, showcasing the incredible talent of photographers capturing the hidden ...

In contrast, Goliath bird-eating spiders make a hissing noise to frighten ... It only favors using this process while hunting for prey. However, birdeater spiders are most vulnerable when in the stage ...