When danger strikes, humans usually have two choices — run or fight. But in the wild, some animals have figured out a third, much stranger option: drop part of their own body to survive. It’s called ...

In nature, survival often depends on smart tricks and hidden abilities. While humans replace old skin cells quietly and almost unnoticed, many animals go through much bigger and more dramatic changes.

When temperatures are too hot, we look for air conditioning. When flood waters enter our homes, we seek higher ground. When hurricanes approach us, we evacuate or stock up on essential supplies.

In all of the worlds continents there are plenty of animals with strange adaptations. These adaptations can help the animals hunt their prey, escape predators, and travel around their natural ...