In 1984, an amateur paleontologist in Scotland found a remarkable specimen: a nearly complete fossil of what looked to be a ...

Although biologists have studied seasonal processes for centuries, we know surprisingly little about the impacts of shifting ...

Turtles can be confusing animals, since they have characteristics that are traditionally associated with both reptiles and ...

Around 66 million years ago, a six-mile-wide asteroid hit Earth, triggering the extinction of three-quarters of all living ...

Did you know that nearly 60% of bird species in North America have experienced significant population declines over the past ...

Two Vermont underpasses are model wildlife crossings after a community rallied to stop thousands of migrating salamanders ...

The popular salamanders are nearly extinct in the wild, where they are confined to a small system of canals in Mexico City. But a new study suggests released axolotls could thrive in their natural hab ...

Their study helps scientists understand the evolution of modern amphibians. Temnospondyl fossils are often found in groups, suggesting social behavior or mass mortality events. The Nobby Knob site is ...

The team packed the hellbenders up and drove to a river in Middle Tennessee, where biologists donned wet suits and snorkels and hopped into the cold streams. They deposited the hellbenders under the ...

Photo courtesy of Damien Esquerre. Where amphibians live in the landscape also plays a big role in their chances of survival. For example, those that are primarily aquatic have the lowest ...

From a cheetah’s laugh to a deer making a surprised face, enjoy this selection of amusing images from Nikon Comedy Wildlife ...