In the animal kingdom, mating isn’t always about survival. From praying mantises to octopuses, some species die during or ...

It’s not always the best-adapted animal that survives. Sometimes, it’s the one that exploits its fellow creatures ...

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Why male animals look more attractive is a question that has fascinated scientists, wildlife lovers, and curious readers for ...

Dogs are known as man’s best friend, but they’re far from the only animal that can be amusing. After all, there are millions ...

“Expression tells us what cells do, but regulatory DNA tells us where they come from, how they develop, and which germ layer ...

Red snakes are perhaps the most visually stunning of these intriguing reptiles, drawing attention with vibrant shades of ...

Bite force, a measure of the strength of an animal's bite, helps researchers understand a species' role in the ecosystem.

Quick Take Boulenger’s backpack frog carries eggs in a dorsal pouch on its back instead of dropping them into water. This ...

The crack created by this activity could then have become something of a wind tunnel for sand-laden gusts sweeping across the ...

Bigger doesn't necessarily mean stronger says Ben Garrod. In fact its the smaller animals that have the strongest skeletons ...

Researchers found genetic differences that likely resulted from humans killing aggressive bears, leaving docile individuals ...