For visitors from beyond Florida, Monkey Jungle provides a counterpoint to the manufactured experiences that dominate tourism ...

One aspect of Monkey Jungle that can’t be captured in photographs is its multisensory nature. The soundscape alone is worth experiencing – a symphony of primate calls ranging from the high-pitched ...

By looking at the microbial communities that live on corals, our research uncovered a crucial role that fishes play in protecting coral reefs. We also discovered that these fishes together with clean ...

How different plants manage water stress may reshape climate models. Scientists now say soil drying isn’t one-size-fits-all.

The rainforest can feel like a world of secrets, where even the most powerful creatures slip through shadows unnoticed. When ...

A new study argues that religion, politics and war affect how animals and plants in cities evolve, and the confluence of ...

Many folks in southern coastal areas know about strand feeding, the remarkable fish-catching behavior demonstrated by ...

Low water levels and drought in the Amazon rainforest have caused issues in recent years, sparking terrible wildfires and cutting off upstream communities from supply chains.

The Beardsley Zoo has reopened its rainforest building with a new look and new animals. Zoo officials say the refreshed building has new tropical plantings, improved pathways and redone exhibit walls.

With their eyes so exposed, what happens if they get water on them? How do slugs keep their eyes healthy? This video by Nature Picture Library shows what happens when a slug’s eyestalk touches water, ...

The Potawatomi Zoo is taking extra precautions to keep the animals and staff cool during this extreme heat.Many zoo employees have full-time jobs outside taking ...

The Amazon Rainforest teems with exotic, diverse wildlife, from energetic monkeys to colorful macaws to predatory jaguars. This ancient forest, rich in dense jungles and cascading waterfalls, is the ...