For almost two decades, scientists have debated whether sponges or comb jellies are the first animal lineage. Now some are ...

They placed a hamster wheel in the wild to see whether mice would use it as they do in captivity. Not only did the wild mice ...

Scientists discover 97-million-year-old magnetic fossils that reveal how ancient animals used Earth’s magnetic field as a ...

If you think laughter and comedy are reserved strictly for humans, you’d be wrong. A study in the late 1990s showed that ...

Ever wondered how some animals manage to survive without the luxury of a good night's rest while we humans desperately need our eight hours? The animal kingdom is packed with creatures that seem to ...

Surprising animal actions often appear staged but are actually practical. Science reveals that these behaviors demonstrate intelligence, cooperation, and adaptability. From chimpanzees hugging to ...

Rare animals from India’s deserts and mountains are captivating global audiences, as Bactrian camels, indigenous dogs, birds ...

In the wild, a mouse or rat leads a precarious life. In the city, they dodge traps, poisons, and broom-wielding humans. In the countryside, they face owls, shotguns, and more poison. As Australia’s ...

Researchers have identified ginkgo-toothed beaked whales alive at sea for the first time after years of searching, and in doing so solved the mystery of an odd echolocation pulse in the North Pacific.

Instead, environmental cues trigger changes in gene activity, which then change levels of key enzymes and hormones. In particular, one enzyme, called aromatase, is known to change male sex hormones ...