Jessica Tucker

Quick Take Scientists extracted DNA from this spider and ran it against every known species, but the result raised more questions than it answered.

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An Australian man became the second victim of a deadly shark attack while spearfishing. Is the risk of spearfishing worth the reward?

Seals are typically thought of as living in cold water habitats. With their thick layers of blubber and dense fur, seals have adapted to live in cold temperatures.

Quick Take A fish that thrived in 110°F desert springs had zero natural predators until humans accidentally gave it some.

Desert habitats are extreme. Therefore, it seems odd that fish could survive such environments. However, there are several that not only survive but thrive under these conditions. One such fish was th...

Quick Take The bobcat's post-kill dirt rolling looks like pure play, but it's actually a calculated survival move with two distinct purposes.

Quick Take Pelicans aren't built for speed or aggression, but one managed to pull off a mid-flight heist that left a skilled hunter with no choice but to surrender its catch.

Today, there are 18 different species of penguin. Their size varies as much as their habitats. There was once a penguin that stood above the rest. Its massive size allowed it to survive in harsh condi...

The Texas horned lizard has been an important part of Texas’s history and culture for centuries. Once a staple in habitats across the state, the horned lizard has not fared well over the last 30 to 40...