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In 1989, paleontologist Darren Tanke suggested that similar breaks were the result of mating as one dinosaur mounted the ...

A variety of studies are showing that rough-and-tumble play is important for animals and kids alike.

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While the world-famous Inca Trail is undoutedly Peru’s headline hike, the Quarry Trail is a less-crowded alternative that’s ...

As habitat loss and invasive predators decimate the Texas horned lizard population, researchers are banking on statewide ...

Their unusual story began about a hundred years ago. Now, as they head to the high north, an ambitious new chapter is being written. East of the Mackenzie River, in the Canadian Arctic, a free-ranging ...

From an elusive jaguar to an industrious beaver, photographers captured iconic animal moments around the world.

The Mediterranean diet’s colder-climate cousin comes with the same health benefits thanks to its combination of anti-inflammatory- and antioxidant-rich foods. Fatty fish like salmon are a key ...

In and around the Howardian Hills, chefs are crafting dishes that sing of this county’s rich larder, with ingredients like ...

As teens spend less time with their friends in person, scientists are beginning to uncover how isolation may affect the ...