A zoo in China received criticism for allegedly dressing a human as a Malayan sun bear after a video of it standing on its hind legs went viral.
The thing is, this kind of same-sex mating isn’t uncommon among manatees, but the USDA alleged the aquarium failed to protect the manatee named Hugh.
Two early Cretaceous creatures were apparently caught in a mudslide, freezing their interaction in time.
The newly discovered fossils, dating back to roughly 5 million years ago, could have implications for human bipedalism, researchers say.
The genetics of 135 ancient people from southeastern Europe suggest farmers and pastoralists got in touch early.
Japanese police have reported six dolphin attacks this season that left several people injured.
The extinct species, uncovered in Thailand, is keying researchers into how and when American and Chinese alligators split apart.
A five-year-old female sea otter designated ‘841’ has been boardjacking surfers in Santa Cruz for years. Wildlife officials say they’re on the case.
Despite its place in the food chain, the 65-foot-long shark was an “average swimmer.”
A study of 40 tardigrade species and their ancestors suggests that ancestral tardigrades were clawed and worm-like.
Using a relatively new form of genetic analysis, scientists have found that wild elephants will chow down on a rich palette of plants.
Scientists in the UK have found evidence that some ticks use static electricity to help them latch onto hosts without the need for direct contact.
Marine researchers have found that bottlenose dolphin mothers noticeably increase the pitch and range of their signature whistles when around their calves.
What looks like a cutesy photo op is actually a climate coping strategy for squirrels trying to beat the heat.
New research has found a dramatic increase in skin lesions among Southern Resident Killer Whales since the early 2000s.
A recent expedition to the waters of Costa Rica has yielded new discoveries about deep sea octopuses.
Acoustic devices could give humans the upper hand in the orca vs. yacht battle.
Millions of Mormon crickets have reportedly invaded Elko, Nevada, this year, though they're not dangerous to people.
Returning bumblebee foragers use scent marks and landmarks for navigation, emphasizing the role of vision and odor in their homing abilities.
Researchers say they created a synthetic, human-ish embryos will help prevent the loss of life.
