He went on to say that “White-footed mice are found in deciduous, mixed, and coniferous woodlands in much of the eastern ...

In cattle, this gene and the hormone it produces regulates metabolism, fat deposition, and affects reproduction.

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With January ending at a balmy 61 degrees, Filbert the beaver's six-week winter prediction is exactly what snow-deprived ...

Phil the groundhog might have a whole day named in honor of his forecasting skills – but that doesn't mean they're any good.

This morning, Punxsutawney Phil will tell everyone if we can expect six more weeks of winter. Watch the Groundhog Day ...

As we begin the new year, our memories may still be lingering on the holidays, when lights shine through the darkness and ...

On this eight-degree morning, with clean sunlight flooding the upstairs office and a small dog asleep on the couch behind my desk, it is tempting to tell myself a reassuring story. We are fine. The ...

The Long Island Aquarium's colony of South African penguins do not like cold weather. See the "beach bums" waddle inside.

Behavioral adaptations also help birds survive winter storms and frigid nights. In the most inclement weather, having access to shelter is critical. The downwind side of trees is a minimum shelter, ...

Conifers and other evergreens and even the bare deciduous trees create the winter wonderland we so enjoy in the Berkshires.