As the first animals evolved, some of them quickly became predators. Among the odd critters living in these ancient seas was Opabinia, which had five eyes and an elephant trunk–like appendage.

We know that some animals are bilaterian—meaning they display bilateral symmetry—while others are not, but nature is rarely ...

Workers digging a pipeline in Argentina found the flattened skull of an ancient toddler, raising questions about its ...

Bristle worms have protrusions that act like a 3D printer, helping us to understand how cells regenerate. Most people will ...

A 500-million-year-old fossil from Morocco, discovered by Natural History Museum scientists, is offering extraordinary new insights into one of evolution's most puzzling transformations: how ...

Octopuses are the “aliens” of the animal world. They have many peculiarities and are unique in several ways. But they may not be the only ones who use microbes this way.

Join us on an intriguing adventure as we explore what's inside this one-of-a-kind, dog-shaped hotel. Discover the unique architecture and vibrant interiors designed to wow any canine enthusiast.

Agnostics and atheists also gave less free will to animals on average, with a score comparable to those of Christian faith. "While we know that religious systems provide comprehensive sets of values, ...

Assistance animals play a vital role in supporting people with disability to live independently and participate fully in community life. The policy seeks to ensure everyone understands their rights ...

Even hippos shape river systems by carving channels through wetlands. These activities show how animal behaviors drive geological change over time. Nature’s Ongoing Construction Projects Beavers, ...

The leopard sculpture, characteristic of Hill's polygon-shaped animals, became a testament to the collaborative design process. An initial fabrication of the leopard, while complete, wasn't quite ...

By 1900, the U.S. horse population peaked at about 21 million animals, most used for agricultural purposes. Though tractors eventually replaced these magnificent animals, modern sustainable farming ...