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

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

The engineering and defensive skills of red wood ants help the endangered species transcend its small stature in the natural world.

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

Our January of 2025 has been a cold one with the majority of days showing low and high temperatures below normal.

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