As we wind down January, the events scene is heating up. There are plenty of live music opportunities and ways for you to ...

In ancient Egypt, what was the Sphinx all about? – Effie, age 8, New Plymouth, New Zealand. One of the most mysterious and ...

But where you live determines more than just whether you see juncos year-round or seasonally; it also determines what type of ...

Did you know some hamsters can inflate their cheeks to swim? Learn more about these adorable mammals.

Boost your bird knowledge with quail facts. These quirky creatures are more than just cute, crested birds.

I steered the shopping cart to the other cereal aisle. The one where the breakfast foods from Lucky Charms to Grape-Nuts ...

Did you ever wonder how an animal as large as a polar bear or reindeer floats? The answer is hollow hair, a remarkable evolutionary adaptation in many cold-climate species. It provides insulation and ...