The hilarious and food-loving Raphael Gomes made a survival Thanksgiving dinner using only wild foods to see if a feast could ...

We often wander to fancy restaurants and exotic dishes when we think of "gourmet" meals. But out in the wild, some of the most nutritious and surprisingly tasty foods come in small, unassuming ...

It seems like common sense that being smart should increase the chances of survival in wild animals. Yet for a long time, scientists couldn’t demonstrate that because it was unclear how to tell ...

Jackrabbits are not really rabbits at all. Instead, they are hares. These hares, with their long back legs and large ears, have a massive appetite and can eat up to one pound of food in a day. This ...

In times of crisis, the difference between safety and danger can often come down to having the right tools and resources at your disposal. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a power outage, or an ...

I'd consider myself a "prepper lite." I.e., I don't have a hidden bunker or a bug-out bag all packed and ready, but my husband and I do have a dedicated space in our basement for survival gear in the ...

Humans place a lot of stock in overcoming nature. It's the core of our identity: We rose above the daily scramble for survival, formed society, created art and leisure and religion. By contrast, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. Recently, a team of researchers based at University College ...