Hibernation is a fascinating survival strategy used by certain animals to endure harsh environmental conditions, primarily ...

During Rip’s long hibernation, his mouth had “grown together,” and that “if necessary, the mouth will be opened by an ...

The denizens of the Middle Island wetlands may have short spring migrations, but it's still a perilous journey.

As spring awakens the natural world, unexpected creatures — from mice to a mysterious short-tailed shrew — find their way ...

A Big Night event in Cumberland is one of many community efforts in Maine to assist amphibians across roadways during their ...

The wood frog (Rana sylvatica) can remarkably freeze and thaw with the changing seasons. This small, brown amphibian, native to North America, has developed an extraordinary survival mechanism that ...

The African clawed frog. Image via Wiki Commons. The African clawed frog is an evolutionary marvel — an entirely aquatic species with powerful hind legs, flattened bodies, and an ability to ...

Despite their distance, all of these bears have one thing in common: they hibernate. While bears are busy consuming up to 20,000 daily calories to prepare for hibernation, humans eat a fraction of ...

This fat reserve sustains them throughout the hibernation period. Relying on stored energy is vital for a wood frog’s survival during times of food scarcity. Image by OndrejProsicky via Depositphotos.

Tech stocks face downside risks as AI spending slows, with Microsoft canceling data center leases and Nvidia's earnings under scrutiny for future guidance. Economic risks rise with Trump's tariffs ...

Emulating Indigenous practices, a new study shows that combining physical harvesting of dead wood with thinning reduces wildfire risks, lowers carbon emissions, and boosts carbon storage through ...

Is frog farming profitable? If you are wondering how to raise bullfrogs, read on to learn more about this low-maintenance livestock. Originally published in 1978. “Why, I can harvest 6,000 frogs ...