Biodiversity

Eating fallen fruit—or “scrumping”—plays a bigger part in many apes’ diets than scientists realized

It’s a well-known fact that most cats despise getting wet. But why?

New research suggests that the Delmar Divide, a socioeconomic and racial dividing line in St. Louis, not only separates people, it segregates wildlife.

People often consider evolution to be a process that occurs in nature in the background of human society. But evolution is not separate from human beings.

Why do cats like concrete slabs so much?

Tick populations have been growing nationwide, and a number of experts believe it’s due to warmer temperatures these days.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tickborne diseases are on the rise. That means if you’re outdoors, you need to take precautions.

Two studies of ancient felines find that cats were likely domesticated in Egypt or other regions in North Africa — and moved into Europe with humans much later than previously believed.

Children learn about the “three sisters” – corn, beans, and squash – growing together, but that’s only part of the story.

Cats or dogs? Dogs or cats? Whether you’re a feline fanatic or with the canine crowd, maybe you’ve noticed your cat has an eerie resemblance to a popular purebred pug on social media, or that your dog is starting to look like a lot of Instagram cats.