As global temperatures continue to rise, the Arctic is seeing non-native species — like salmon and humpback whales — moving ...

The whales are now headed north. In just the last two weeks, three gray whales have died in San Francisco Bay, one of which ...

A photographer's iconic shot of polar bears in abandoned buildings on a Russian island shines a spotlight on wider changes in ...

When animals have a slow metabolic rate, they do not age but rather have a prolonged life. Resistance to diseases and genetics are also factors that can contribute to the longevity of an animal.

mainly other arctic wolves, foxes, and some carnivorous birds. After the meal, it’s time to play. Two one-year-olds pick on a pup. Such play allows the animals to bond and teaches pups how to ...

The arrows for Norwegian seabird populations are pointing downward. Researchers have now recorded mercury levels above the ...

For a variety of reasons bears are waking up mid-hibernation in Alaska. Is this a temporary phenomenon or a portent of ...

Climate change is creating new pathways for the spread of infectious diseases like brucellosis, tularemia, or E. coli in the ...