One of the best things that can happen to a zoo or aquarium is for one of their resident animals to go viral. But what ...

Scientists found deep-sea shrimp evolved special vision to detect bioluminescent light and navigate their world.

Earth’s magnetic field is detected by species across the animal kingdom, but new research suggests that sea turtles may be ...

Scientists say the crustaceans have developed a visual system based on proteins that help them detect the little light that ...

Baboons failed to recognize themselves in mirrors, suggesting limited self-awareness compared to some animals.

Cory Scott took over in January as the new executive director at the refuge, a non-profit sanctuary established in 1977 for ...

Thousands of marine species from microscopic zooplankton to the largest cetaceans rely on sound for survival and many have evolved unique oral and aural adaptations. Understanding them better could ...

A new study from researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides the first empirical evidence that loggerhead sea turtles can learn and remember the unique magnetic signatures ...

Discover how sea turtles navigate the ocean using their internal GPS and learn about their magnetic field perception.

Loggerhead turtles navigate using magnetic fields, and new research has revealed more about this remarkable ability.

Federal data only tells part of the story of how the global wildlife trade is fueling nature loss, a new study shows.