WEST ORANGE, N.J. — Forget the giraffes, gibbons and leopards. About a dozen visitors at the Turtle Back Zoo gathered one recent morning around the most unusual sight of all. It was a small, ...

Scientists analyzed thousands of autopsies of seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals and found that even small amounts of ingested plastic can be deadly. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey Two baseballs for a ...

In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists found that bumblebees can tell the difference between short and long light flashes, much like recognizing Morse code. The insects learned which signal led to a ...

Walk through a rainforest and you’ll hear more than you see. Leaves rustle. Branches shake. Something is always on the move – but not on the ground. Up in the forest canopy, life runs on its own ...

Alligators are known for their incredible jaw strength. Snapping turtles are known for their aggressive nature, strong beak bite, and shells that can withstand a significant amount of pressure.

There are nights when even boiling water feels like too much work. You’re tired, your brain’s running on autopilot, and the last thing you want to do is figure out dinner. But before you cave and ...

A top US Army general stationed in South Korea said he’s been turning to an artificial intelligence chatbot to help him think through key command and personal decisions — the latest sign that even the ...

This recipe shows how to smoke chicken easily using the Turbo Trusser—a cooking tool that helps the bird cook evenly while retaining moisture. Zootopia 2 final trailer Putin's stern warning to the ...

Luna, a 5-year-old ball python, died in the Nederland shopping center fire on Oct. 9, 2025. Courtesy of Wild Bear Nature Center. Westie, a 20-year-old turtle who “loved crickets and attention,” and ...

Fall potpourri is a delight to have around the house in the cozy autumn months. But who wants to pay for what is essentially dried sticks and pinecones? Not me — especially in this economy. There’s a ...

Topped with crispy, spiced chickpeas, this nontraditional sheet-pan ratatouille is a perfect place to use the last of summer’s produce. By Melissa Clark Vegetable-loving cooks can make ratatouille all ...