Ostriches are among the most impressive and characteristic birds on the planet, not only for their huge size but also for ...

An ancient species of giant flying squirrel was found in a sinkhole lake fossil site in eastern Tennessee. Photo by Dan ...

More than 99% of birds can fly. But that still leaves many species that evolved to be flightless, including penguins, ...

Feb. 25, 2025 — A new species of manzanita -- a native California shrub famous for its twisted branches and wildfire resilience -- has been discovered on the central coast, but its survival is ...

An ancient species of giant flying squirrel was found in a sinkhole lake fossil site in eastern Tennessee. Photo by Dan Meyers via Unsplash Scientists had an idea of what prehistoric Appalachia ...

Invasive species are non-native species that have been introduced to an ecosystem and have established there causing ecological damage. The study of invasive species involves questions about the ...

RESIDENTS are being urged to take a fresh look at the tourism gems on their doorstep, with new additions opening in 2025. Ahead of English Tourism Week on Friday, March 14, to Sunday, March 23, ...

You wouldn’t be the first person to ponder this question of squirrel population size. There are between 200 and 300 million squirrels in the world, which will depend on which species you count. The ...