Explore differences between common and scientific names, and how DNA evidence is constantly reshaping the tree of life.

Trying to find a whale song in the ocean is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. But now, UNSW Sydney researchers say ...

Around 540 million years ago, the ocean erupted with complex life: Creatures rapidly transformed from simple, soft-bodied, ocean-floor-dwelling animals into bodies we might recognize today—animals ...

Scientists speculate that human eyes stand out more than chimpanzee eyes because there’s an advantage for humans in being ...

Dr. Mike Dacey analyses the challenges researchers face when studying the cognitive and emotional lives of animals and offers ...

A mysterious ancient skull long believed to hold the key to human evolution is now at the center of a stunning scientific ...

The NFU has raised concerns following Defra's indication that it will be exploring method of production labelling as part of ...

Between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago, many of the world's largest mammals disappeared. Picture creatures like saber-toothed ...

There was once an enigma that intrigued people all around the world and baffled scientists for many years: the skull of a man ...

Smell may be the controlling factor in feline appetites and the reason cats leave meals unfinished, according to researchers ...

A recent essay highlights the importance of being dog smart and should be used to reassess the dangers of misleading labels ...