Have you ever wondered what happens to aquatic life in the winter when lakes freeze over? Rather than hibernating as mammals do, some animals go through a process known as brumation. Freshwater ...

Sea turtle nesting season has begun in Florida. Learn what to do and what not to do if you encounter a sea turtle or nest.

Nearly every species of sea turtle is endangered, some of them at critical levels. That’s a remarkable statement, considering they’ve roamed the Earth’s waters and beaches for more than 100 million ...

Demographic information is critical for interpreting abundance trends. Demography refers to the key vital rates or parameters, such as breeding, survival, and dispersal rates. As a concrete example, ...

Hans-Dieter Sues - Curator, Paleontology, National Museum of Natural History In a fit of pique, according to one of Aesop's fables, the god Hermes made the animal carry its house forever on its back.