Ecology

A floating island in a Canadian reservoir moved more than 30 kilometers across the water—here’s why

Scientists named this oddball creature after the Demogorgon from Stranger Things

When fully grown, the octopuses that survive could eat up to four blue crabs per day in the Mediterranean Sea

This sweet film uncovers bitter disagreements among urban ecology and conservation experts that go way beyond just one owl

Mountain lions (also known as cougars or pumas) make roads safer by scaring deer and elk that can cause collisions with cars into more remote areas

The bright, red-orange stain on Antarctica’s ice-covered landscape may trace back to ancient oceans

Magnetoreception is one of the most controversial animal senses. And several bee species might have it

Trying to kill algae with chemicals is a common response when community ponds or other water features go green, but a freshwater ecologist says there may be safer and more effective solutions

Explaining how climate change affects ecological diversity and human health

These eye-catching insects offer a prime opportunity for scientists to dig deep into invasion ecology and evolutionary biology

The wobbly, lanky arachnids known as harvestmen or daddy longlegs may be overlooked as predators of small vertebrates such as frogs, researchers say

Despite decades of damage, the Persian Gulf’s ecological marvels remain—for now