Riley Black’s new book, When the Earth was Green, uses the latest research to envision the ancient worlds of our favorite prehistoric animals.

Discover the astonishing world of plants that mimic animal behavior. From carnivorous sundews and Venus flytraps trapping insects to pitcher plants luring prey with deceptive scents, these ...

Cold Waves in the Rainforest: What They Mean for Wild Animals Jan. 30, 2025 — It's not always cozy and warm in the Amazon rainforest: Cold waves can cause temperatures to drop drastically.

Many plants respond to grazing by increasing their production of secondary chemical compounds that play a deterrent role. Stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) from heavily grazed habitats are found to ...

Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to ...

David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images These monuments will play a vital role in saving hundreds of plants and animals, many of them unique to these landscapes, like the iconic Joshua Tree ...

Far from being barren wastelands, deserts are biologically rich habitats with a vast array of animals and plants ... Other plants, such as cacti, have special means of storing and conserving ...

They’re among 22 animals and plants that were newly named to the ... threatened, or of special concern. According to MassWildlife, all listed species are at risk — or may become at risk ...

Their special feature is that they have permeable ... This is the fourth episode of a six-part series on the organisation of plants and animals. In this episode we’re going to talk about disease.

Some plants have evolved amazing behaviors that mimic those of animals, blurring the line between the plant and animal kingdoms. These extraordinary plants respond to their environment in ways ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to research published Wednesday.