The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Lots of features can help an animal master the water: the shape of its body, its fur, a tail, ...

Over time, as animals evolved, they have physically adapted to better survive in their environments. Some animals developed webbed feet to help them find food or navigate their surroundings. Webbed ...

Have you ever wondered why some dog breeds have webbing between their toes? Although this trait is primarily associated with ducks, certain types of dogs have evolved to develop paddle-like feet that ...

Learn how this ghostly gecko's webbed feet help it survive in the dunes of the Namib Desert. Find out more about this petite, nocturnal carnivore.

These dogs have a real evolutionary advantage over their non web-footed cousins. We’re a nation of dog lovers, with around one-in-three households including at least one four-legged friend. By far the ...