ANIMALS

Instead of driving away great white sharks from Cape Cod, scientists want to warn beachgoers of their arrival ahead of time using heatmaps.

Pink flamingos’ ability to stand on one leg seems impressive—but it might be less of a balancing act than you think.

Omaze is running a sweepstakes where someone could win a luxury, weeklong safari to track gorillas and chimpanzees with experts in Uganda.

Cornell University's Elephant Listening Project has captured the sounds of gorillas and other animals in an effort to study their habits and curb poaching.

A recent study looked at hundreds of records of spiders killing and eating snakes—even snakes many times their size.

“That’s so raven.” —You, when you spot a black bird with a big curved beak and a diamond-shaped tail.

Dogs that rush to fill the space on the sofa may be doing it because they love you, or because they want to be top dog. Here's how to tell the difference.

An echidna’s penis doesn’t have to excrete any urine, which may help explain why it’s fancier than a human’s.

When the Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals reopen at the American Museum of Natural History on June 12, they will feature a new exhibit of animal-inspired jewelry.

The Brood X cicada has emerged to mate, and their ear-splitting screams for a partner have Georgia residents contacting authorities.

We simply have to assume that at least one researcher made some reference to Harry Potter’s chocolate frogs when they found it.

You can call the fire department if you see a cat stuck in a tree, but they might decline your plea for help.