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

In 1989, paleontologist Darren Tanke suggested that similar breaks were the result of mating as one dinosaur mounted the ...

Animals, though wordless, communicate complex messages through body language, sounds, scents, touch, and color changes. From ...

Fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and even a few mammals rely on magnetoreception for navigation. But the exact mechanism ...

All animals need sleep. When humans or animals don't get enough, it can lead to trouble paying attention, irritability, and other ill effects. And yet, researchers reporting in the journal Current ...

Animals have adorable methods of expressing their love. While some enjoy tender cuddles, others go all out with dances.

Animals that navigate extreme conditions and environments have evolved to sleep in extreme ways. For a long time, scientists ...

One study from 2015, found that 70% of gifts are duds. No matter. The wrapping keeps the female occupied as the male mounts ...

Lost dog finder Dawn McPhillips was flying a drone over Narragansett Dec. 26, searching for a dog that was snatched by a ...

When danger approaches, many creatures seem to follow the ancient proverb that “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Researchers have recently been finding subtle ways that animals communicate with ...

I was driving on Route 236 in South Berwick, Maine, heading south as the sky began to fade from daylight into dusk Dec. 4. A squall of snow and wind started during a steady rush-hour flow of traffic ...

In 2025, animal and plant life continue to be threatened by a number of factors, including hunting, habitat loss or ...