We like to think of ourselves as a nation of animal lovers. But when it comes to wildlife, Britain's knowledge of different species is falling short, according to a study.

Whereas animal cultures affect just a few crucial behaviors, such as courtship and feeding, human cultures cover a massive and constantly expanding set of activities, from clothing to table ...

It has 30 opsins, the universal photoreceptor molecule that resides in the visual systems of the animal kingdom. I look back with my three opsins and two blue corneas. At the fishpond where I am ...

Insect Wings: Butterfly, Dragonfly & More in Flight Posted: March 17, 2025 | Last updated: March 17, 2025 The content discusses the anatomy and flight mechanics of three main groups of flying ...

NASA’s Dragonfly mission is due to land on Titan in 2034, giving us an unprecedented look at Saturn’s largest moon – but it may also have to dodge wind-driven rolling boulders. The mission ...

Now, de Roode is a world expert in the burgeoning field of animal medication, with a lab of his own at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He spoke to New Scientist about his work, his new book ...

Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever existed. Whales can be found in every ocean ...

In the animal kingdom, pregnancy is usually the role of the female, but a few unique species have flipped this biological norm. Male pregnancy evolved in these species to increase reproductive success ...

Research into animal emotions and experience has been on the rise since the late 20th century, and scientists are beginning to use these findings to help understand an age-old question ...

India, known for its rich biodiversity, designates official state animals to symbolise its ecological and cultural heritage. Each of the 28 states has a unique state animal, often chosen based on its ...

Unable to identify the animal — and wondering if it was someone’s escaped pet — she shared a video of it on social media. On Feb. 25, Cerase posted a five-second clip of the tiny creature ...