After a sprint, the temperature of the beetle Onymacris plana drops. Efficient running, a body built for cooling and a little bit of lift all help.

Namibia is a southwestern African nation roughly twice the size of California, known for having the world’s oldest desert. The Namib Desert is the scene for many of Namibia’s must-do adventures, from ...

The Namib Desert is the scene for many of Namibia’s must-do adventures, from hiking up Sossusvlei’s distinctive red and orange dunes at sunrise to spending days exploring the Tok Tokkie Trails ...

After decades largely cut off from the world, Angola’s natural treasures are again ready for discovery. From moonscapes to ...

Scientists found a “large” creature running “rapidly” across rocks in Angola and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Lobón-Rovira, Heinicke, Bauer, Conradie and Pinto (2025) ...

Fascinated by nature's ingenuity? Explore 10 animals that don't need to drink water, revealing their unique strategies for ...

A new species of fish, Lacustricola gemma, or the gem lampeye fish, was discovered in a shrinking pond in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This small fish is recognized by its iridescent scales ...

Miniature Namib day geckos are considered “small-sized,” reaching about 3 inches in length, the study said. Researchers said they named the new species after the Latin word for “‘smallest’ or ‘very ...

Scientists found very small lizard running quickly on gravel plain, hiding in loose rocks and discovered new species: miniature Namib day gecko, study said.

Behind the scenes, Smithsonian care teams welcomed four animal babies from three imperiled species: Hartmann’s mountain zebra ...