This phenomenon provides valuable insight into climate change and its impact on evolution. There are exceptions to Bergmann’s rule, such as small burrowing animals that can change their microclimates ...

Each animal species has an optimal temperature at which it can metabolize food and its immune system can best fight off pathogens. This is a real problem, given many pathogens found in warmer areas ...

LE CLAIRE, Iowa — As severe cold continues across the Quad Cities, local farmers are working to protect livestock from dangerous winter conditions. On a Scott County farm, animals are waking up to ...

• The Coulee Region Humane Society is preparing for increased pet surrenders as dangerous cold weather forces difficult decisions for pet owners without shelter • Blankets can be deadly for outdoor ...

Have you ever wondered why moose in Alaska are larger than their southern relatives? Have you considered why many Arctic mammals appear bulkier than species living closer to the equator? There’s a ...

Each animal species has an optimal temperature at which it can metabolise food and its immune system can best fight off pathogens. As our recent research shows, temperature directly affects the immune ...