As the global population soars toward nine billion by 2045, this corner of Africa shows what’s at stake in the decades ahead.

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Peek inside the burrow and discover a social rodent that lives in communities much like those of many insects.

Forecasters say the region’s sea ice will dwindle to a strip above Greenland and Canada. There, polar bears and others will ...

Atlantic bluefin tunas have streamlined bodies built for speed and endurance. They can even retract their dorsal and pectoral ...

Discover a seabird that’s as comfortable underwater as it is in midair. Learn what threats menace booby colonies around the ...

Soar into the world of flying fish. Find out how their amazing talents—that may be used to avoid predators—can sometimes get ...

The alligator gar bears no relation to alligators, but with its wide, crocodilian head and razor-sharp teeth, it’s easy to ...

They can be a life-threatening disaster—or a pricey nuisance. Here’s what you need to know about the depressions and holes ...

And when he set out to explore Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island, a scenic, culturally diverse spot that joins the mainland by ...

Explore the Mingan Archipelago’s many islands to see giant monoliths, secluded beaches, and whales and other marine life.