Some animals no longer rely on speed or strength alone to survive. Instead, they manipulate their surroundings, turning the environment itself into a hunting tool. Scientists see trap use as a major ...

Increasing urbanization has crowded out many wild animals. But raccoons appear to be thriving, living in cities across the country and even expanding their historical range. To investigate what ...

Nature doesn’t just surprise us; it prototypes ideas we’d swear came from a movie. Some animal skills look like planned gadgets: built-in sonar, living bridges, and even tool belts. Others are old ...