For early modern writers, conception was an occasion to describe the otherwise indescribable: a woman’s orgasm, supposedly ...

When handled, these treefrogs secrete a sticky toxin as a defense, which can be irritating to mucous membranes of people or ...

Scientists at Melbourne Zoo are celebrating after successfully breeding two critically endangered Victorian frog species in a ...

A frog and a tarantula share a cave — without one eating the other? It sounds like a fable, but in South America and Asia, this is a reality. Why these very different animals form a living community ...

This is the time of year when our local amphibians will be migrating back to their natal pools to mate and lay eggs.

Crack up on April 20 with funny Easter puns and one-liners. Both kids and adults can enjoy these silly Easter egg puns, bunny ...

Certain animal species go to great lengths to care for their offspring, even risking exposure to predators to protect them.

Grab a shallow tray, shaving cream, a toothpick/skewer, a piece of cardboard and food coloring. Put some shaving cream in the ...

With the price of chicken eggs climbing to nearly $6 a dozen, some people are daring to explore the wild side of breakfast.

Some of the unusual rocks carry stories about water on Mars. One has hints of long-gone microbes. All tell of a dynamic, complex planet.

With the next chapter hitting tonight, here's a look at our preview for NBC's Tom Hanks-narrated The Americas Episode 9: "The West Coast." ...

Instinct plays a huge role in parenting, and humans can learn a lot from the animal kingdom. Helen Jukes, author of Mother ...