The return of the bison means the return of the prairie, one of the three great grassland ecosystems on the planet.

SPRINGFIELD — A revamped exhibit at the Springfield Science Museum begins with an eastern box turtle as a greeter, a colony ...

Six zebras wore video cameras attached to collars, capturing the equines’ daily life. Sticking with giraffes may let the two species protect each other.

The U.S. imports millions of wild animals every year, creating serious risks for the global ecosystem. A recent study reveals ...

Ecosystem engineers are plants or animals that create, modify or maintain habitats. As Joshua Larsen, an associate professor at the University of Birmingham, explains, beavers are a perfect example of ...

From towering mountains to vast deserts, America’s landscapes were shaped by powerful geological forces over millions of years. Discover how volcanic eruptions, shifting tectonic plates, and ancient ...

Beavers have saved the Czech government and its citizens $1.2 million, by flooding an area, where a dam was planned.

Scientists track Antarctic krill via satellite to monitor ocean health amid climate change and fishing threats.

Science tells us invasive species—like the spotted tilapia—are always on the move, making it difficult for scientists to ...

Near Brownsville, Texas, a surprising discovery of Austrailian Redclaw crayfish in area waters has raised concerns among ...

To better estimate their potential threat for ecosystems, researchers at Eawag have explored biochemical signatures that indicate the level of chemical stress suffered by fish. It is estimated that ...

Tropical forests are massive biodiversity storehouses. While these rich swathes of land constitute less than one-tenth of Earth’s surface, they harbor more than 60% of known species. Among them is a ...