From iguanas to ancient dinosaurs, discover the surprising ways animals have evolved to use their tails as defense mechanisms against predators.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Three critically endangered Short-tail Nurse Shark pups recently hatched at the Tennessee Aquarium. Hatched July 7, the petite pups are the product of three adult Short-tail Nurse ...

I spent the weekend up in the White Mountains participating in volunteer naturalist training for the Appalachian Mountain Club. I love these kinds of events. Every time I get together with other ...

DEAR PET TALK: Why do animals have tails? — Animal Lover DEAR ANIMAL LOVER: Tails are simply amazing. Do you wish you had one? If you love climbing trees, you could use a prehensile tail, such as ...