Fish, amphibians, and reptiles –actually, almost all vertebrates– get bigger throughout their lives; they generally keep on ...

With their surgical nibbles, these large, semi-aquatic, buck-toothed rodents have emerged as crucial helpers for ecologists ...

Vertebrates have extremely different brain sizes: even with the same body size, brain size can vary a hundredfold. As a rule, ...

Summary: A global study of vertebrates reveals that body temperature is the key driver behind brain size evolution. Warm-blooded species like mammals and birds can maintain the energy demands of ...

Only 15 per cent of EU habitats are in good condition, while 81 per cent are critical or degraded, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). Several species, including freshwater fish, ...

A federal judge has halted a proposal to poison a remote creek in the Absaroka Mountains as part of a trout introduction project, writing that the plan runs counter to the Wilderness Act.

Winning the wildlife photograph of the year is a hard enough task, but doing so with a stunning, almost mystical shot of one ...

In captivity the frogs don't produce the toxins which originate from the insect food the frogs eat.

The winter holidays bring joy, warmth, and celebration for people, but for wildlife, this time of year can be especially challenging. Between freezing temperatures, scarce food, and increased human ...

Residues of home and garden pesticides sold and used on Orcas Island have been found in local wildlife, with some of the ...

For director Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein isn't just another film. It is the culmination of a journey that has defined ...

Just beyond the manicured formality of the rose garden lies the Tropical Stream Garden, where Florida’s wild heart beats strongest. A gentle stream meanders through this section, creating the perfect ...