Animals

These amorous creatures could put Casanova to shame—from beguiling dancing seahorses to peacocking spiders

The Bronx Zoo is celebrating 15 years of its extremely popular Valentine’s Day “Name a Roach” program

Avian enthusiasts around the world will identify and count birds from February 13 through February 16 as part of a massive community science project

Pachyderm whiskers are more flexible at the tip than at the base, allowing elephants to complete delicate tasks with their incredibly strong trunk

Three species of Red Sea fish appear to rely on special “hybrid” retina cells to see in dim environments

For almost two decades, scientists have debated whether sponges or comb jellies represent the first animal lineage. Now some are calling for a more harmonious approach

Many different bird species have been affiliated with the Seattle Seahawks’ mascot, but none is technically a “seahawk”

A new study suggests king cobras may be accidentally boarding trains across India

This famous ape may have understood pretend actions—suggesting he had the capacity to imagine

Groundhogs don’t really forecast the weather, but there are plenty of other strange things about these rodents

These polar bears appear to be maintaining their physical health despite the loss of sea ice—their preferred hunting grounds

This weekend’s freezing temperatures and snow won’t just affect humans—zoo animals need to get ready for the coming storm, too