Mammal bones, especially skulls, are used for identification, and to work out the evolutionary history of each species. The ...

The wild cat is the size of a domestic kitten. Despite its elusive nature, there are three major threats to its existence.

For the first time, Georgia wildlife researchers said long-tailed weasels were found in the state.

Among the roughly 6,000 species of mammals on Earth, one stands alone in its wardrobe. The pangolin, a shy, insect-eating creature of Africa and Asia, is wrapped head to tail in overlapping plates ...

A newly discovered fossil from Mongolia reshapes how scientists understand early mammal evolution and ancient species ...

In the natural world -- where predators pounce, prey flee, and group members feed and sleep in solidarity -- animal behavior is glorious in its variety. Now, new research suggests there may be an ...

A new study provides compelling evidence that animal care and management practices at zoos and aquariums have significantly improved over time. The study, led by Species360 and University of Southern ...

A new prehistoric animal species from Tanzania dating to around 240 million years ago, during the Triassic period, has been ...

Some female birds, reptiles and other animals can make a baby on their own. But for mammals like us, eggs and sperm need each other. Parthenogenesis could be the future for this California condor ...

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