Hidden near flowing water, the Grey Wagtail builds its nest among rocks and moss. Watch this elegant little bird feed and protect its chicks in the wild.

Use repellants on exposed skin if you must be outdoors. Oil of lemon eucalyptus, picaridin and higher concentrations of DEET ...

Since marine mammals were federally protected, the only course of action for federal and state officials was to find a ...

Marine biologist Carrie Newell photographed four blue whales — the largest animals on Earth — 3 miles off Depoe Bay.

World Atlas calls 4 Mississippi lakes the most snake-infested in the state. Know how to ID venomous snakes and tell them ...

Their huge wings allow them to glide on air currents while expending minimal energy, enabling them to spend long periods at sea. They feed on fish, squid, and krill, and can even drink salty seawater.

A 21-year-old man had caught the Sandbar shark while fishing but ended up needing to be evacuated by an air ambulance for ...

The color red is not just for show; it has many practical uses in nature. It can convey warnings or danger, impress a mate, ...

Scott Brook Preserve has adapted trails to navigate around four dams built by these natural engineers. It's also a great spot for bird-watching.

Kayleigh Roy, 34, of West Hartford, was hiking on a trail near Talcott Mountain on June 29 when her 10-year-old dog Phoenix ...

Hundreds of pets have been reported missing after the devastating floods in central Texas. Volunteers have been combing ...

Scientists discover and name a colorful, new species of aquarium crayfish, Cherax pulverulentus, hiding in plain sight for decades.