A newly discovered prehistoric mammal may hold clues to how life survived the dinosaur-killing extinction. The tiny species, ...

Fossil evidence suggests there were real ‘Kraken’ – finned octopuses who fed on large animals at the top of the food chain – ...

Illegal trafficking threatens the survival of hundreds of tarantula species, contributing to global losses in biodiversity.

Scientists at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, CSIRO Darwin Laboratories and ...

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A little-known but valuable species found in Kentucky rivers is on a "pathway toward extinction" without federal intervention ...

Scientists learn that fish suffer around 10 minutes of "intense pain" when killed during the catch process by air ...

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Why Hippos Are a Problem. Hippos produce up to 13 pounds of poop each day, muddying the waters. Their presence can reduce ...

Discovery bolsters theory that ancient mitochondria formed brand-new, specialized ‘sacs’ in cells by shedding their outer ...

WWF research highlights how conserving connected land and freshwater habitats can protect multiple Amazon species and ...