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A Proceedings of the Royal Society B study of 5,600 mammals found that two species will never return to dry land.

The genes that build the cartilage of fish gills were repurposed to build the cartilage in mammals’ outer ears ...

When birds incorporate snake skins into their nests, it’s not just for decoration - it’s a calculated strategy to ward off ...

The moon guides other forms of coordinated animal activity, including the synchronized spawning of coral on the Great Barrier ...

A recent study from July 2023 in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B sheds light on how marine mammals, like ...

Among the many fossilized stars is a 26-meter-long Mamenchisaurus jingyanensis, a gigantic herbivore that lived around 150 ...

To function through adulthood, permanent teeth need ongoing care, including brushing, flossing, and cleanings. Plus, dental ...

Explore ten of the most colorful snake species, including the Milksnake, Corn Snake, Green Tree Python, and Rainbow Boa.