For the first time in a century, scientists say they’ve discovered a new species of wild cat. See photos here.

Placing fake googly eyes on your food containers just might keep seagulls from snatching your snacks, according to a new study. Learn more.

Fascinating footage shows a group of sperm whales supporting a sperm-whale mother and her newborn calf during an hours-long birthing event.

A young fossil hunter finally found what he’d spent years on the lookout for—a megalodon tooth. See it here.

A new research study describes what researchers believe to be the first-ever documented observation of a fox predating on a wolf cub.

Fossil hunter Jason Howery made a dream discovery recently while searching for fossils in Missouri. See it here.

If you have 15 minutes and a window, you can be a citizen scientist by participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Learn how.

A Yellowstone Volcano Observatory webcam recently caught a unique sight—a “dirty eruption” at the park’s Black Diamond Pool at Biscuit Basin.

The National Audubon Society’s 126th Christmas Bird Count has officially begun, and it’s not too late to jump in and participate.

A subset of polar bears are adapting to warmer climates, according to a new study. How are they doing this, exactly? It’s all in the DNA.