Dan Smith

Highways slice through forests and other habitats as if they got there first, while wildlife usually suffer the consequences. Thanks to...

Animal names often say more about the people who coined them than the creatures themselves. Early explorers, sailors, traders, and scientists...

Evolution sounds like a straight climb toward better survival, but fossil records and genetic research show species sometimes lose traits or...

Feeding your dog raw meat has become more popular, but it’s not a decision to take lightly. While some owners swear...

Sharks are famous for being dangerous hunters, but their story is not limited to that. These creatures have been around for...

Extinction usually feels final. Once a species disappears, there is rarely a second chance. But a small number of animals managed...

You don’t need to be a dog whisperer to know when your pup loves you—but the signs aren’t always as obvious...

Wolves are incredible creatures—intelligent, powerful, and built for survival. But if you ever lock eyes with one in the wild, your...

Megalodon usually gets all the attention when it comes to sea monsters, but ancient oceans were full of predators just as...

Reproduction in the animal world does not always follow a fixed script. In several species, individuals shift their biological role from...