The elf owl, the smallest owl in the world, inhabits the deserts of the southwestern US and Mexico. Measuring 12-14 cm and ...

“Oh, God,” purred the Iranian, “I’m so happy to have some people!” We paused our frantic cross-table whispering as a member ...

Myra Sklarew, a poet and teacher who found inspiration for her graceful, meditative verses in the natural world, her Jewish heritage and her early years working with rhesus monkeys at a research lab, ...

An ant that disappears into the forest floor, a bird that demands attention from mates—for these animals, an inky black ...

Have you ever wondered if there are animals out there who are more organized than humans? Well, we can confirm that that would definitely be ants! Ants are one of the most numerous insects on this ...

Leafcutter Ants. Image by RAFAEL QUATY via Pexels. Upon landing, the newly mated queen must find a suitable spot to found her colony. She starts by digging a small chamber in the soil, where she will ...

That’s an average speed of 37.69 mph, with four legs an advantage over two, even when competing with a small person on one’s back. The fastest land-bound animal is the cheetah, at about 70 mph ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up ...

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