To understand the origins of multicelled life, researchers are studying a motley assortment of simpler animal relatives. The ...

Mayflies hold the record for the shortest lifespan among animals, with adults living for just 24 hours. Their primary purpose ...

Canada lynx populations in Interior Alaska experience a “traveling population wave” that affects their reproduction, movement ...

Cambodia has a marine mammal problem. Dolphins, dugongs and other species are caught and killed in fishers’ nets or wash up ...

Death is among the most unpleasant and often scary topics to some. However, it is an unavoidable part of our life cycle. Some animal species are often associated with death because of myths in various ...

Sep. 17, 2024 — A new study reveals the surprisingly convergent evolution in the inner ear of mammals. An international research team showed that a group of highly ... Spiny Mice Point the Way ...

Scientists have identified the likely geological and environmental conditions that fostered the development of life as we ...

The buffalo was and remains sacred to the Native Americans and was used for everything from clothing to tools and more.

Worldwide dietary changes are partly due to consumers questioning the traditional production and consumption of animal-based ...

Even Marine Animals in Untouched Habitats Are at Risk ... El Nino events were key in driving the largest extinction of life on planet Earth some 252 million years ago, according to new research.

Animal homelessness is a pervasive issue, especially in regions where overpopulation, abuse, and neglect create dire situations for pets. At the heart of this challenge stands Big River Animal Society ...

With a theme to “connect people with their watershed,” the annual Dungeness River Festival hosted hundreds of students, families and community members at Railroad Bridge Park on Sept. 27.