Discover which species star in “The 12 Days of Christmas,” how they live, and whether they’d enjoy life as unusual holiday gifts.

Discover how animals adapt to winter and what we can learn—from hibernation to staying active and warm during the cold season ...

It’s getting snowier and snowier, and if you’re braving daily dog walks this winter, you’re probably bundling up in the best down jackets and winter boots you have. While keeping yourself warm is ...

Bison thrive in bitter cold by plowing snow and growing thick coats to withstand harsh winds. Learn how these resilient ...

Blue spotted salamanders have been seen walking across snow and new research suggests how they get by in the cold.

Blue spotted salamanders can supercool themselves so they can walk over ice and snow during their spring migrations.

Advent is an important part of the Christian calendar. It means 'coming' and it's the period before Christmas which celebrates the birth of Jesus. It is all about preparing for Christmas Day. Advent ...

The woolly bear caterpillar is just one of the life stages of what will eventually become an Isabella tiger moth ( ...

Lysmata wurdemanni is a saltwalter shrimp which can be found along the Atlantic seaboard of the US and along the Gulf of ...