An analysis of a 30,000-year-old fossil vulture from Central Italy has revealed for the first time that volcanic rock can preserve microscopic details in feathers -- the first ever record of such a ...

From singing to dancing to sculpture, do animals make art? It could be argued that the making of sculptures or courtship displays have a very specific purpose, that of seduction.

If scientists are correct about the stone’s lineage, it could be one of the oldest examples of rock art known to man. To date, the earliest examples discovered are believed to belong to the Upper ...

Explore the fascinating world of animal art through the intricate creations of bowerbirds, pufferfish, and other creatures.

Some philosophers believe that creating art requires intention; for example, a sculptor will mold clay with the intention of having it look like Abraham Lincoln. And nonhuman animals, they’ll argue, ...