Pablo Escobar’s legacy of mayhem continues by way of a thriving population of giant African mammals.

A rescued owl nicknamed Plump had to go on a diet so she could fly again.

Maybe it was on a meditation retreat.

Popularized in 2017, the windshield phenomenon is used to describe the lack of insects on a windshield after a drive, a sign of a dwindling bug population.

Scientists say the parasitic blob H. salminicola doesn't need to breathe.

Many amphibians are biofluorescent and researchers have several ideas why the trait evolved.

A chicken could live anywhere from a few weeks to a very dog-like 12 years.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a nationwide surge in Americans purchasing baby chickens.

Dolphins are smarter (and stranger) than you may realize! Here are several ways they are exceptional.

A lot is riding on the wings of six baby sea eagles released on the Isle of Wight. They are pioneers of a project to bring the birds back to southern England.

A 3-legged dog named Tricycle always mourns the loss of a friend at an animal sanctuary called Horse Creek Stable in Georgia..

New research finds eastern garter snakes prefer to spend their time with their friends, just like humans do.

Without humans visiting him, loneliness was starting to wear on this bottlenose dolphin.

New research about relationships backs up this age-old adage.

It might take a little more effort than when you were younger, but it's worth it to keep your friends close.

There are smart, innovative alternatives to incinerating and landfilling apparel.

Scientists at the Peninsula Open Space Trust are studying how animals move around an increasingly fractured habitat, and the video is just one element.

Show this coronavirus social distancing calculator to those people in your life who don't 'believe in' staying home.

The economic cost of doing nothing to reduce greenhouse gases is higher than fighting the problem, study finds.

A new book, "They Are Already Here" by Sarah Scoles, looks at the people who are obsessed with unidentified flying objects — but for different reasons.

One way to make life a little easier is to focus first on the door of the coop. Here's how.

Reduction of dangerous phosphates in cleaners has some protesting lack of cleaning prowess.

Historic floods and relentless storms are expected to boost the dead zone up to 15 percent larger than ever before, experts say.

Finally, a clever use for marine algae that appeals to both Danish mer-folk and lovers of Scandinavian design.

Ohio voters just passed the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, and it could help to save the pollution-choked Great Lake.

You don't have to spend a lot or travel far to reap the awesome benefits of wonder.

A new EPA rule is aimed at keeping people in the East from suffering the effects of pollution that comes from the West.

The editors of Architectural Record have compiled a list of the 'most significant works that defined architecture in our era.'

From their commitment to sustainability to their reputation for making a mean cup of joe, the people of Costa Rica clearly have their priorities in order.

Howard Lee is a multidisciplinary artist from England who specializes in 'illusion, trickery and playful deception.'

Theropods like the T. Rex have their bony cranial ornamentation to thank for their enormous size.

Humans aren't the only creatures capable of creating beautiful art.

After being rescued as a baby, this little raccoon now lives a life of luxury in the Bahamas.

'Coral Colors' showcases the psychedelic beauty of marine invertebrates.

From the unbearably cute to the utterly absurd, these pet and animal vines are bound to crack you up.

Bleached corals are akin to dead canaries in a coal mine — a warning of what's to come if we don't address the threat of climate change.

Salamanders and newts in Europe are under siege by an invasive and deadly mycological disease. How can we stop it from reaching North America?

Learn more about the ancient agricultural legacy of rice paddy farming.

In honor of his birthday, let's take a look at some of the amazing people the revered spiritual leader has met over the years.

Here's a glance at the variation of landscape and geography found within just a few of Canada's most amazing national parks.

Due to their seemingly ever-smiling demeanor, these small marsupials are the perfect selfie buddies.

These leafy figures may be fascinating, but their comical appearance belies a sobering ecological reality.

Native to East Asia, these frequently misrepresented animals are gentle creatures that serve as major icons in Japanese culture.

These recipes from previous centuries are just as delicious today as they were hundreds of years ago.

'Hell's Kitchen All Stars' Chef Barbie Marshall shares her tips to making perfect mashed potatoes, including why starting in cold water is the only way to go.

These traditional dishes both comfort during difficult times and help us celebrate during good times.

Australian chef Adam Liaw creates an easy, 3-ingredient snack for an entire grammar school class for less than $10.

These recipes will help solve the 'What can I do with this chicken tonight?' conundrum.

Is there a winner in the eternal debate between radiant heat and forced air?

A push to save and restore buildings is spurring tourism in Palm Springs, the quintessential California desert city.