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Multiple species of frogs form loud groups on rainy winter nights, particularly in south Alabama. Winter breeding frogs like ...

From transparent frogs and egg-laying mammals to deep-sea oddities, here’s a look at animals with unusual features that are ...

The 2026 transfer portal officially opens on January 2 and there is already an abundance of players flooding in to announce ...

As habitat loss and invasive predators decimate the Texas horned lizard population, researchers are banking on statewide ...

After a mass exodus of players into the transfer portal and via graduation, the Baylor Bears could use some holiday cheer in the form of talented players to suit up in the green and gold.

In South Africa, scientists are taking a more radical approach by injecting nontoxic radioactive isotopes into rhino horns.

For decades, the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) played a surprising and essential role in human medicine. Native to the ...

Wildlife photography is often known for its dramatic scenes and powerful moments, but sometimes nature is simply funny. The ...

As we reflect on the beauty of the Christmas season, New Jersey’s native evergreens embody endurance and winter beauty.

And it’s exactly what happened this year the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. As 2025 comes to a close, here are a few bite-sized stories that capture both the ...