Animal physiology is the scientific study of the life-supporting properties, functions and processes of animals or their parts. The discipline covers key homeostatic processes, such as the ...

Animal behaviour is the scientific study of the behaviour of animals. The discipline covers study under experimental conditions, behaviourism, or natural conditions, ethology. Our weekly dip into ...

When competition for resources is fierce, being able to reach food that other animals cannot get to is a bonus. Possessing a foot-long tongue is a huge advantage and this is where the okapi excels. In ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — It's not always cozy and warm in the Amazon rainforest: Cold waves can cause temperatures to drop drastically. Researchers have investigated how animals react to ...

These animals are labeled as dangerous; however, sharks are most often the victims. They’re killed by the millions every year due to the high demand for their fins. Such demands for shark fins lead to ...

Following the release of the report by the independent panel appointed to investigate various governance issues at the University of Cape Town and the related media coverage, Ms Ngonyama felt it ...

It is with deep regret and a heavy heart that I announce my formal resignation from the African National Congress (ANC). It is not a decision that I can take lightly, and indeed, it is lifechanging. I ...