Whether space, health, technology or environment, here are the issues in science that the editors of Scientific American are ...

A little penguin in a beret? It sounds like the start of a charming children’s book, but it’s real! Let's find out why.

As the world's largest bear, and largest land carnivore, polar bears are impressive mammals and are adapted to living in the ...

Animal welfare legislation around the world is complex. In a lot of countries, exotic cafes would fall under the same license ...

These playful birds with different personalities cleverly steal stones from others' nests, carefully assessing a situation ...

Because a key food source dropped to less than a quarter of its peak levels in 17 of the past 20 years, the findings could be crucial for securing the penguins’ long-term survival. Penguins living ...

Discover the extraordinary prehistoric giants – from mega-sloths to monster sharks – that once made today’s animals look ...

The massive, intelligent Orca (Orcinus orca) is the world's largest apex predator. Learn how its pack-hunting tactics allow ...

Discover animals that stay loyal for life, from swans and penguins to wolves and beavers. Here’s a look at the list of nature’s most faithful partners.

Discover the top animals to spot in South Africa this December, from flamingos and baby antelope to penguins, dolphins and ...

For all their intelligence and agility, dolphins and orcas carry a secret written deep in their biology: they are, in all ...

The endangered Hawaiian monk seal faces numerous threats — from entanglement in fishing lines to loss of habitat, shark predators, human disturbances, and diseases. Now the seals face a viral threat — ...