New research led by a University of Alaska Fairbanks archaeologist reveals that the earliest Native Americans had highly specialized diets, primarily hunting t…

Researchers have identified the first-ever dinosaur fossil discovered on Antarctica, revealing it belonged to a titanosaur.

Diapause is a fascinating form of biological dormancy employed by a broad array of animals as a survival strategy to endure adverse environmental conditions. T…

When the northeastern bulrush joined the ranks of federally endangered plants and animals in 1991, the perennial, grass-like sedge teetered on the edge of exti…

Banana Ball drew 60,000 fans to Autzen Stadium with high-energy baseball featuring one-inning mercy rules, stunt pitches, and player antics. The event proved b…

117 dogs, many shot, were found buried at a California "no-kill" sanctuary, while 700+ animals were unaccounted for. The case exposes risks of unverified rescu…

Scientist Julie Elie decoded 11 core calls of zebra finches, proving birds recognize calls by meaning, not just sound, in conversations she initiated. Her work…

In the UK's 2025 record-hot summer, livestock heat deaths during transit doubled to at least 3,200, exposing severe gaps in animal transport protections during…

Sperm whales in the Mediterranean are splitting into two clans with distinct vocal dialects, likely due to isolation from shipping noise and food scarcity. Thi…

Extreme heat impairs animals' cognitive abilities, causing aggression and poor decision-making, which threatens their survival. As climate change intensifies h…