In Earth's fossil record, soft-bodied organisms like jellyfish rarely stand the test of time. What's more, it's hard for any ...

Many people know how old dogs and cats can get. But when it comes to the life expectancy of other animals, some might need to ...

Through pollination and feeding on all parts of plants, insects influence which plants thrive, which struggle, and even ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo is no longer moving forward with a proposed animal shelter on Niagara Street, according to city officials. Fillmore District Councilman Mitch Nowakowski said while talk of a ...

Hibernation is a survival strategy animals use when food is scarce, especially during winter. All animals need energy to stay alive, but when cold weather makes food hard to find, some animals slow ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford.View full profile Eleanor has an ...

Victoria County Animal Services is in its final stages of preparations to move into its new building, giving it a much needed upgrade. While VCAS was supposed to move into the new space in September, ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is phasing out research conducted on monkeys, according to a new report. Scientists routinely use rhesus and pig-tailed macaques, housed at the ...

Drivers are used to moving over and slowing down for police cruisers, fire engines, ambulances and tow trucks along the side of a roadway. Now, there are more vehicles drivers must look out for. Texas ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You know that scene in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone where ...

Giraffes do more than tower over the savanna. They help build it. By eating pods and tough foliage, then dropping dung packets packed with viable seeds, they spread trees across grasslands and open ...