Sharon Parry

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Golden toads never spent a lot of time in the open, but no one expected them to disappear altogether.

Not all big spiders are dangerous, even though they look quite scary! The sweet but massive tarantula in this incredible Instagram post is huge but rarely attacks humans. She appeared comfortable bein...

Not all big spiders are dangerous, even though they look quite scary! The sweet but massive tarantula in this incredible Instagram post is huge but rarely attacks humans.

Orb-weaving spiders linger in the corners of gardens, largely ignored. But if you take a macro view, as shown in this Instagram post, they are truly fascinating. Beady eyes stare back at you, and this...

Quick Take The body of America's last native parrot was promised to the Smithsonian, but it vanished without a trace.

Flocks of free-flying non-native parrots can be spotted in several areas of the US. In California alone, there are at least a dozen different species of naturalized parrots. Amazons are thriving in Fl...

A mysterious 100-million-year-old insect fossil in Myanmar amber reveals crab-like claws, showing surprising convergent evolution in nature.

The leader is dead, triggering a bitter power struggle between rival factions bent on seizing control.

A newly discovered genetic link between cat and human cancer may have major implications for the disease’s treatment in both felines and humans. This significant study of nearly 500 cat tumors from around the world is the largest study on feline cancer genetics conducted to date. Cancer in Cats and Humans Cancer is one of […]