Cicadapocalypse: What you need to know

After 17-year absence, Brood IX cicadas are emerging in Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia.

Don't blame bats for their zoonotic viruses

Bats don't pose an unusual risk among mammals, research suggests, and bat viruses we do get…

12 incredible facts about lemurs

From synchronized singing to 'stink fights,' these peculiar primates are full of surprises. They're also disappearing.

Earth Day: An animated tribute

In honor of Earth Day, MNN takes an animated look back at several decades of U.S.…

How other species handle social distancing when someone is sick

Isolating ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic isn't as unnatural as it feels.

How to explore national parks with virtual tours

Virtual tours of national parks are providing a valuable service as people shelter at home from…

Coronavirus pandemic creates an opportunity for penguins at zoos and aquariums

Penguins are getting a chance to explore facilities that are closed to human visitors due to…

A new national park in Afghanistan offers hope for wildlife and people

Local communities played a key role in the creation of Bamyan Plateau Protected Area, a large…

How many polar bears are there?

It's unclear exactly how many polar bears are left in the wild, but several populations likely…

White-nose syndrome haunts bats

A fungus is obliterating North America's bats in 'one of the most severe wildlife diseases ever…