Scientists found a 307 million-year-old fossil, Tyrannoroter heberti, revealing one of the earliest known land vertebrates ...

Larry Carbone offers an insider's perspective on the ethics of using animals in invasive research, the need for more ...

They placed a hamster wheel in the wild to see whether mice would use it as they do in captivity. Not only did the wild mice ...

For almost two decades, scientists have debated whether sponges or comb jellies are the first animal lineage. Now some are ...

Ever wondered why geckos can scamper up walls and humans cannot? The secret lies in physics, biology and evolution. Discover how animals exploit molecular forces to defy gravity and why humans are ...

Imagine taking your SUV in for a new fuel pump, only to have the mechanic dismantle a nearby motorcycle and pronounce, “This ...

Ever wondered how some animals manage to survive without the luxury of a good night's rest while we humans desperately need our eight hours? The animal kingdom is packed with creatures that seem to ...

A 2025 survey in the forests of Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia uncovered several rare and endangered animals.

In the wild, a mouse or rat leads a precarious life. In the city, they dodge traps, poisons, and broom-wielding humans. In the countryside, they face owls, shotguns, and more poison. As Australia’s ...

Animals may not celebrate Valentine’s Day, but courtship rituals, pair bonding and fierce competition shape love in the wild.