The Iberian ribbed newt has one of the most gruesome defense mechanisms of any amphibian, ensuring its survival during a ...

DNA is revealing that many animals once thought to be a single species may actually be several hidden ones. But research on ...

Across the U.S. between 1 and 2 million large animals are involved in vehicle collisions each year, according to the Federal Highway Administration.

Scientists discovered some of the oldest bony fish fossils in China. The fossils explain the early history of animals with backbones.

So, you've spotted some unfamiliar eggs in your garden. What next? Here are some tips for identifying common animal eggs and what to do when you find them.

A major new study finds the pace of biological discovery is accelerating, not slowing down, and estimates Earth may harbor tens of millions or even billions of species still unknown to science. For ...

Police are investigating a "disturbing" incident in which about 50 frogs and toads were deliberately cut into pieces.

Researchers believe these creatures started out on four legs and later began walking on two legs as they grew.

Dramatic landscapes and rich biodiversity characterize Alaska’s unique environment. Alaska is the only US state with territory north of the Arctic Circle. Its extraordinary position results in a ...

Scientists discover webbed feet in land animals, challenging common assumptions. This trait, initially for swimming, also ...

The poodle-sized reptile that lived over 200 million years ago was among creatures that had features similar to dinosaurs it lived beside. The post Croc ancestor started life on 4 legs before it began ...