When we talk about prehistoric life, dinosaurs usually get all the attention. But the truth is, long before they came along, ...

In today’s fast-changing world, where species are constantly evolving and many are disappearing, it’s fascinating to learn ...

Palaeontologist Sarah Gabbott explains what’s so unusual about her discovery, which she named as part of the process of ...

Mites are common in the Antarctic – there are hundreds of species. Some even live in the nasal cavities of penguins. Penguin ...

The longest-living animals on Earth are timeless creatures with unique adaptability and ageing mechanisms, allowing them to ...

Fossil teeth show extinct giant kangaroos spent their lives close to home – and perished when the climate changed.

Scientists revisited tracks made by a shorebird, a lizard, a cat-like predator and some sort of large herbivore at what is ...

A proposed rule would narrow the definition of harm under the Endangered Species Act and could open the door to more mining, ...

An iridescent blanket octopus shows off its rainbow-colored cape in a rare new video that will leave you awe-struck.

These creatures are nature’s true athletes and perform amazing acrobatics on a daily basis in order to save themselves from ...

Frogfish are some of the most colorful creatures under the sea — and some of the most unique, too. They look more like frogs ...

Americans are skeptical of the term environmentalist, so a new report from the aquarium deals with ‘wonder and respect and stewardship’ for sea animals and the ocean.