At first glance, this slightly peculiar mammal might look like a wild pig or some sort of strange, oversized rodent, but the ...

From capybaras and cobras to wolves and wallabies, we look at the unusual animals seen on the loose across the south.

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Some animals are so rare that even wildlife experts who have seen a lot of them don’t expect to see them, especially in the ...

The surprising escapes from near-death situations of beetles and other small animals illustrate how both prey and predators ...

Whales, raccoons, and bears—oh my! Why is the head of the Department of Health and Human Services always sticking his hands ...

The south coast of South Africa's Western Cape province is a rich source of fossil tracks and traces—clues suggesting what ...

Across the world, scientists have identified over 1.5 million living animal species. One of the perks of being a field ...

Researchers identified an early mammal ancestor whose eggs may have helped it survive the Great Dying 250 million years ago.

Tanyka amnicola is a newly identified ancient tetrapod known from unusual twisted jawbones adapted for grinding plants. This ...

Scientists discover seven strange frog-faced insects in Uganda, a surprising hidden gem of the unique African jungle.

The internet is a bottomless pit information — whatever random thought pops into your head, there’s probably a fascinating ...