Our mammalian ancestors living 160 million years ago sometimes lived in pairs.
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Scientists are discovering previously unknown species in unexpected places, according to a new study.
An expert explains why the H5N1 strain is such a threat to seals worldwide.
Surviving in the wild is no small feat for animals, especially ones like Jimothy, with rare conditions And yet he persevered to viral celebration, thanks to an adaptable brain and a caring mother.
Unlike all other mammals, seals can hear both in the air and underwater. How do they do this?
As our climate warms, beavers are appearing sooner and moving northward. This could have implications for the environment and human infrastructure.
Using sophisticated genetic technology and 100-year-old museum specimens, we uncovered a new planigale species.
Understanding how female baboons benefit from social bonds helps humans understand their own origins.
The Arctic was not simply a cold edge of the Cretaceous world, but a place where mammals adapted, diversified, migrated and originated.
A bat biologist walks through the steps for persuading a bat to leave your home, and what to do when a whole family decides to roost in your attic.
Female tortoises are bearing the brunt of the brutal behaviour of their male counterparts, who are regularly pushing them off cliffs in North Macedonia.
Biological invasions can severely harm the welfare of animals, causing them to suffer. AWICIS is a new framework that can be used to assess the severity of these impacts.
In the past, the gray whale population recovered fairly quickly. But data on baby whales show that isn’t happening, and a new study finds an alarmingly high mortality rate.
A detailed scan of a fossil therapsid embryo reveals the oldest egg belonging to a mammalian ancestor.
In the past British people believed hedgehogs could cause harm and damage livestock, and even that witches could transform into them.
In Borneo’s remote villages, locals earn money by recording wildlife — reshaping conservation and redefining how communities value their forests.
Australia is home to many endangered reptiles and frogs. This national snapshot shows their numbers have dropped sharply. But it’s possible to reverse this trend.
A pediatric dentist and an anthropologist explain how baby teeth and adult teeth help humans chomp their food over a long lifespan.
Giraffes might be about as tall as a land animal can get.
Australian scientists have noticed a rise in the number of whales getting entangled in ropes and fishing lines. Rescuing them is a job for experts.
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