The reduced hind limbs of whales are often touted as another example of vestigial structures ... These all add to the body of knowledge we are building.” The death of a rare animal is a sad day for ...

A genetic mutation in horses that would typically halt protein production has become a molecular asset. Researchers at Johns ...

Hundreds of animals, from tiny ants to mighty hippos, are shaping the Earth's surface as powerfully as floods and storms.

The Waltham Public Library hosted naturalist Jonathan Kranz, who led a small audience through the joys and practicalities of foraging for mushrooms in New England.

We don’t think of animals other than humans having an impact on a planetary scale, but the whales really do.” Whales undertake the longest migration routes of any mammal. For example ...

Another example is optimism. You can perform studies that give animals the opportunity to pursue the unknown. If they pursue it more readily then that suggests an optimistic outlook. If they ...

India, known for its rich biodiversity, designates official state animals to symbolise its ecological and cultural heritage. Each of the 28 states has a unique state animal, often chosen based on its ...

Many owners end up wondering how to maximise the chances of fostering a positive relationship between their cat and other animals – or ... with other species. For example, while cats and dogs ...

Unable to identify the animal — and wondering if it was someone’s escaped pet — she shared a video of it on social media. On Feb. 25, Cerase posted a five-second clip of the tiny creature ...

One example is the bongo, an antelope native to sub-Saharan Africa, which just added a baby named Banjo to the Safari Park. “Most baby animals, as with baby people, have exaggerated features ...