New research has revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the traditional view of ...

In a nutshell A year-long study of hospital sink drains found 67 different bacterial species living there, many resistant to ...

They say an elephant never forgets, but how much truth is behind this adage? In reality, elephants truly do have incredible memories! This video shows us just how well elephants can remember — and how ...

A single gene in the shorebird species known as ruffs controls the levels of testosterone in males, and this in turn affects ...

Solitary lifestyles such as this are remarkably widespread across the animal kingdom. Even among mammals – a generally ...

Scientists found that evolution led bird and mammal brains to evolve separately, using different genetic instructions.

Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...

Tropical forests lose species due to humans, even inside protected areas. Scientists found that forests near people have ...

The cuddly, colorful parrots have become a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Here’s what to know about the famously affectionate ...

Two new studies have found eerily human-like sophistication in whale songs, challenging notions about our exceptionality and ...

Zipf’s law of abbreviation was only found to apply to blue whales and humpback whales, though only five species could be ...

In most species of birds-of-paradise, males have the ability to glow to attract mates, adding another element to their ...