In Japan, it is common to see school age children carrying a leather backpack called a randoseru. The firm-sided pack has become a staple in elementary schools, as many children are gifted the bag at the beginning of their first year of school and carry it through grade six.
Few creatures are as adorable in the wild as the big cats or, in this case, the medium-sized cats.
World War II saw technological and scientific advancements, like penicillin or the radar, that we still use today.
The UK's leading insect science charity has announced the winners of its annual photo competition. Each year, the Royal Entomological Society asks amateur insect photographers to bring the miniature world of bugs to life, and this year was no exception. Luke Chambers was named the overall winner for his interesting look at two bees and their unusual sleeping habits. Sleeping insects also netted 17-year-old Gustav Parenmark the win in the under 18 division.
American bison once flourished across the United States, from the western tip of New York state to the eastern edges...
A fascinating video by Adrian Kozakiewicz of Insecthaus shows how all types of creepy crawlies can hatch from tiny eggs.
In the ancient Maya civilization animals played a very important role. Not only were they a source of meat, hides, and feathers, but they also held religious symbolic importance. Among them, was the cultivation of sacred stingless bees (known as Xunan-Kab in Mayan) to produce honey for food, trading, and ceremonies.
Now in its 15th year, the Audubon Photography Awards is celebrating the magic of bird photography.
Torn cushions, scuffed up carpets, and scratched furniture—many cat owners know this sight all too well.
Though many high school students may not be enthusiastic about science projects, one determined student decided to take it upon himself to spend nearly three years on one. Meet Maddux Alexander Springer, a Hawaiian teen who noticed a lack of study on a species of sea turtles afflicted by a mysterious disease and decided to research it himself.
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! No.
Crows are incredibly intelligent animals.
