Sweeping new global trade protections for sharks and rays were just adopted at CITES CoP20 in Samarkand. It is one of the ...
Have you ever wondered which animal truly knows no fear? Our planet is home to millions of fantastic creatures. From the ...
By monitoring the movement, health, and environmental conditions of thousands of animals at once, Project ICARUS hopes to ...
A Europe-focused study published in the journal Science examined 87 ancient and modern cat genomes and found that the domestic cat, which has the scientific name Felis catus, originated in North ...
When the Romans invaded Britain in 43 AD, they introduced a host of innovations, including roads. Now, scientists say we have something else to thank the Romans for: pet cats.
Explore ten of the world’s shyest animals and learn what makes them so elusive. Learn about each species’ habitat, diet, and ...
Leopard cats were living alongside people in ancient China for more than 3,500 years before domestic cats arrived from Europe ...
A new assessment of African Forest Elephants reveals an estimated 135,690 individuals1, with an additional 7,728 to 10,990 ...
The relationship between oxpeckers and the large mammals from which they pick ticks is a complex one. It was long thought to ...
A new study shows that thanks to cheaper DNA testing, we've reclassified more mammal species and have more biodiversity.
In the animal kingdom, penises can be spiked, split, corkscrewed – even detachable. They’re one of the most diverse ...
The idea that vaccines cause autism or immune-related diseases has caused many dog owners to become vaccine-hesitant. This ...