In the animal kingdom, surviving often means adapting. Animals must, over time, adapt not only to climate changes, habitat ...

Across deserts, ocean floors, and forest undergrowth, a handful of animals have evolved defenses so extreme they strain ...

The giant horned lizard may weigh just 3 ounces — but it strikes twice as fast as a rattlesnake. When threatened, it builds pressure in its eye sockets and shoots toxic blood nearly six feet at ...

The horned lizard, often humorously referred to as the “horny toad,” is a fascinating creature native to the deserts and semi-arid regions of North and Central America. This small reptile, notable for ...

Sick young ants release a smell to tell worker ants to destroy them to protect the colony from infection, scientists said Tuesday, adding that queens do not seem to commit this act of self-sacrifice.

When you think of “gory” animals, creatures like great white sharks, tigers, and vampire bats might come to mind. But the most gruesome defense mechanism of any animal belongs to something much ...

A new design for the Texas horned lizard license plate has been unveiled by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The plate marks the 25th anniversary of the Conservation License Plate Program, a ...

AUSTIN Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) newly redesigned horned lizard conservation license plate is now available for purchase, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the horned lizard ...

A new exhibition at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn., gives visitors a whiff, from “chocolate-y” to stinky blue cheese. An acrobat ant tending a herd of sunflower aphids for honeydew.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The Iberian harvester ant produces ...