Charles Darwin, famed for his theory of evolution, profoundly influenced modern biology. Notably, Darwin shared a birthdate ...

The field of paleo-inspired robotics is opening up a new way to turn back time and studying prehistoric animals.

I’m at Prehistoric Pets to hang out with some of the largest lizards in the world and the planet. Learn about world’s largest lizards on the planet. These are not your average little lizard these are ...

We’re all familiar with Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza, but did you know that Skara Brae is older than both?

Cold Waves in the Rainforest: What They Mean for Wild Animals Jan. 30, 2025 — It's not always cozy and warm in the Amazon rainforest: Cold waves can cause temperatures to drop drastically.

With our planet around for nearly five billion years, countless species have walked—or crawled—on its surface. Some of them have managed to fight for their existence and staved off extinction.

In honor of the Year of the Snake, let’s appreciate the strange anatomy and evolution of these slithery reptiles ...

Its discovery in the Cerrejón coal mine, exposing invaluable insights into prehistoric ecosystems and ... It was a marine animal, and it grew up to 3 feet (1 meter) in length.

One of the few documented near-attacks — an orca charging at a surfer in Norway before pulling away — most likely happened because the animal mistook the surfer for a seal. Although wild ...

Americans adopted 4.8 million dogs and cats in 2023, but shelters took in a total of 6.5 million animals that same year. The U.S. had 1,507 kill shelters in 2023 and 2,457 no-kill shelters. The ...

When an animal was in danger, these heroes didn't hesitate to jump into action. Each unfortunate creature was helpless until strangers intervened to rescue them and carry them to safety in ...

Why should we appreciate our nervous system? Read these 11 fun facts and you’ll know why: 1. The body has billions of nerve cells Every person’s body contains billions of nerve cells (neurons).