Wildlife, Flora & Fauna

Ants in Florida perform life-saving surgery on their peers, scientists have discovered. They are only the second animal in the world known to do this — along with humans. The researchers found that Florida carpenter ants (Camponotus floridanus) identify limb wounds on their...See more

Fossils show that, 50,000 years ago, there were at least 57 species of megaherbivore. Today, just 11 remain. They include notable behemoths such as hippos and giraffes, as well as several species of rhino and elephant, many of which continue to dwindle. Such a dramatic decline,...See more