The star-nosed mole is one of the most unusual animals in the natural world, yet it rarely gets the attention it deserves. At ...

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The eye you instinctively close when you aim a camera has a biological explanation that spans hundreds of millions of years.

The Trump administration is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at combatting Lyme disease and other illnesses that are spread by tick bites. (AP Photo) ...

A mother peregrine falcon named Carla circled above the Cathedral of Learning on the University of Pittsburgh campus, briefly landing near its towering windows before launching back into the air. With ...

Some animals evolved speed so extreme it feels almost mechanical, turning their bodies into living supercars built for survival . Cheetahs can explode from 0 to 113 km/h in about three seconds using ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock An owl's rough afternoon at an Indiana soccer field turned into a community rescue effort — and then a ...

A research team in Germany has published new data on how pigeons use magnetic fields as a navigation method when visibility is limited. A key part of the long-sought answer could lie in an unexpected ...

Thousands of people are visiting watchpoints across the East to enjoy the flourishing falcon.

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Garter snakes have a reputation for being one of the gentlest reptiles you can find in your garden. They might spook you when ...

If you're living in snake territory, you've probably wondered whether your cat could actually help keep those slithering ...