It’s fortunate for us there are no giant meat-eating birds, but you must admit it would be rather cool, at least if their ...

Scientists used 3D-printed insect models to study how disguises help harmless species fool predators and survive in the wild.

From 9-foot tall ostriches to albatrosses with gargantuan wingspans, here are some of the biggest birds in the world.

Water and air pose completely different challenges to animals on a number of levels.

Hoarding, in the animal kingdom, is a strategy that has been perfected over millions of years. It is not just a survival ...

The downstream consequences of religion, politics and war can have far-reaching effects on the environment and on the ...

The downstream consequences of religion, politics and war can have far-reaching effects on the environment and on the evolutionary processes affecting ...

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How researchers measure the logical reasoning of monkeys, pigeons, rats, fish and wasps shapes how they understand mental processes in animals − and in people.

Nature is a master of design, but it doesn’t always get things right. In this eye-opening video, we explore a list of animals ...

Nevertheless, nature still has the ability to surprise us. Take the shoebill, for example: a bird so bizarre, it almost ...

Researchers have documented orcas seemingly gifting rays, seals and fish to scientists and divers, which could suggest they ...