GRAND RAPIDS, MI — While lions, tigers and bears follow nightly routines inside at John Ball Zoo, dragons and witnesses to their spectacle become aglow. The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival, the first of ...

One of the most common adaptations seen in the animal kingdom is vision. Nearly 96% of all animals have some kind of eyes and they've proven so evolutionary advantageous that they've evolved multiple ...

It’s easy to forget that most animals don’t see the world the way humans do. In fact, with infrared and ultraviolet sight, many animals experience a world that is completely invisible to us. Now, ...

In the diverse world of nature, some extraordinary creatures have developed transparent or translucent bodies, allowing them to blend seamlessly into their surroundings. This unique adaptation serves ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Life on Earth began over four billion years ago, not long ...

For young animal lovers in the Lowcountry, there are plenty of great places in our home state where you can see animals. From local sea life, to wildlife from around the world, to regional forest ...