Animals playing dead is a real, scientifically described behavior known as thanatosis. This behavior can be essential for an animal’s survival when faced with a threat. This YouTube Short by ...

Nature's survival tactics often defy human logic, showcasing evolutionary brilliance. From opossums feigning death to sea ...

American pronghorns evolved speed millions of years before cheetahs, helping movement and survival in changing landscapes.

Animal survival depends on effective attack and defense strategies, yet how these behaviors arise remains unclear. Addressing this question, a recent study shows that predator and prey behaviors ...

Animals that hide during winter, where animals go in winter, winter animal survival strategies, and hibernation in animals are questions many of us ask when the cold months arrive. As humans bundle up ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Drought is a slow-moving catastrophe for most animals. Yet ...

Nevada designated the desert bighorn sheep as its state animal in 1973, citing its toughness and ability to survive extreme desert conditions. After dropping to about 2,000 animals in the 1960s, ...

In the world of wildlife adventure, Bertie Gregory has seemingly done it all. He’s tracked pumas in Patagonia, swum alongside great white sharks without a cage in South Africa, and camped through a ...