Platypus swims in murky water; its distinctive flat bill and webbed feet are visible as it glides smoothly.

Crocodiles are among the most powerful predators on Earth, with a lineage that stretches back more than 200 million years.

Palaeontologists have found new evidence that the early ancestors of amphibians, reptiles and mammals did not have a larval ...

Beyond factors like genetics and environment, animal personality is also shaped by something more fundamental: the species ...

A nasty pest is causing concerns in Pennsylvania and has other areas remaining vigilant.

A bill that would establish minimum standards of care for domestic dogs and cats unanimously passed the North Carolina House ...

Earth’s earliest animals may have held evolution back because they reproduced asexually, creating low-competition communities ...

Color change in animals is a response shaped by evolution. Each species has developed its own method and reason for this ...

Humans love looking at cute animals. From dogs and cats to otters and sloths, social media and the internet at large are filled with video after thread after post of viral animal sensations. And when ...

In other words, the best farm animal for a beginner isn't necessarily the one that looks most appealing on social media. It's ...