11-year-old camper had lost her passport.

New book about the painkiller industry has already been optioned by Warner Bros.

We tracked the journey of our new chicks online as they made their way across state lines and to their new home — our home — in West Virginia.

Author John Temple was granted unprecedented access to the controversial family.

Green Bank, West Virginia. is literally one of the quietest places in America, the perfect place for scientists to listen for E.T.

The lack of predators reduces the instinct to flee, according to new research.

These cool pygmy animal species show you don't have to be big to be great.

Climate change could affect our food supply at the same time that global population is increasing.

More than 4,000 deadly snakes call this tiny 110-acre island home, including one species with venom that can 'melt human flesh.'

This monster of a bug was recently discovered in a remote area of China's Sichuan province.

Artist Iori Tomita explores the natural art of the skeletal system by exploiting clever chemistry tricks. See how it's done.

Hiding under everyone's nose in the most populous city in the U.S.A., a beautiful new frog species has been discovered.

Game cameras give us a view into what happens in the woods when the sun goes down.

The Ili pika, an animal sometimes referred to as the 'magic rabbit,' is more endangered than the panda.

The beautiful, predatory moonfish can warm its own body, just like mammals and birds.

A flamboyant cousin of the fearsome Velociraptor was covered in layers of showy feathers from head to tail.

Scientists aren't sure yet just how widespread these beautiful, glowing hawksbill turtles are.

These are the best preserved specimens of this extinct Arctic lion ever found.

They might make for terrifying adults, but giant squid are actually kind of cute when they're babies.

Long feared extinct, the extremely rare Omura's whale was recorded by a team of biologists off the coast of Madagascar.

Phylliroe is a type of nudibranch, or sea slug, that has evolved to look and swim like a fish. And that's not the only weird thing about it.

A humpback whale fell victim to a swarm of sharks, which are usually known to hunt much smaller prey.

The surprising find shows just how much there is to learn about the biodiversity of southern Oregon's mountainous region.

The breeding of these extremely rare, enormous insects is one of the most inspiring stories in the history of conservation.

Otherworldly caves naturally lit by the eerie gleam of glowworms are a sight to behold.

How this little prince grew into the tyrant king of the dinosaur world.

Nile crocodiles are known for being maneaters, and now they've been accidentally introduced to Florida.

Video could finally offer insight into the mysteries about how sharks get their shuteye.

Why are these crocodiles orange? One grotesque theory about their coloration might shock you.

New fossil reminds us of the bizarre life that once inhabited our planet.

The harrowing story of how the dog managed to finish the race with his adopted companions will melt your heart.

Australian researchers have traced the largest dinosaur footprint ever found, an intimidating 5-foot, 9-inch long impression made by a giant sauropod.

Scientists have never seen a giant shipworm (Kuphus polythalamia) alive before, and it's the stuff of nightmares.

The now-extinct pouwa was a semi-flightless swan that was closely related to the Australian black swan of modern times.

This unexpected clash of alligators and sharks demonstrates which animal really sits atop the estuarine food chain.

A terrifying, meat-eating worm is named after John Bobbitt — you know, that terrible episode from 1993 involving Lorena Bobbit and a big knife.

The unknown species is believed to be a snailfish with 'large wing-like fins and a head resembling a cartoon dog.'

The last time they squirmed was in the Pleistocene Age.

It stretches for at least 85 miles and is likely the keystone source of the region's fisheries.

New research backs the tortoise in the classic fable, suggesting slow and steady always wins, no matter the race.

The Inaccessible Island rail (Atlantisia rogersi) can only be found on a single Atlantic island in the middle of nowhere. Here's how it got there.

Nicknamed the 'psychedelic Medusa,' this fascinating jellyfish was spotted during a NOAA research mission.

Some hummingbirds have evolved beaks better suited for fencing than feeding.

These invasive species are wreaking havoc on reefs and the fish that live amongst the coral.

Whether you learn a language or listen to music tonight can impact how you perform at work tomorrow.

The rejuvenating lunch breaks of yesterday are long gone. They've become rushed working lunches, and surveys show it's getting worse.

There are slow gains in equality of pay and power. Frustrated women are working on it.

You'll feel happier and more productive when you have a short or an active commute on your way to work.

It's not just medical expenses; the entire social safety net is in tatters — and boomers are experiencing it first-hand.

Microsoft Japan gives staff Fridays off — and it pays off for both employees and the company's bottom line.