For many New Zealanders, the Australian magpie is a familiar, if sometimes vexing, sight. Introduced from Australia in the ...

A 19-million-year-old currawong fossil found in New Zealand sheds light on the ancient birdlife that once thrived in the ...

Over a million species of animals and plants are now hanging by a thread, more than ever before in human history, says the ...

Sharks are one of the oldest species of animals still alive today. While they may not be the massive megalodons that lived ...

DR. LEIDY'S new work on the extinct mammalia and fauna of Dakota and Nebraska, to which is appended a Synopsis of the Mammalian Remains of North America, fills a wide gap in Palæontology. It ...

Apes lived in this changing environment, which helped shape their evolution.Their behavior and diet were influenced by the landscape.

Magpies may be considered Aussie immigrants, but new research reveals that their relatives lived in Aotearoa New Zealand 19 ...

From the towering saber-toothed cats of the Pleistocene era to massive lion-like creatures of the Miocene, these wild cats were apex predators, designed for strength, speed, and terrifying hunting ...

Arabia's lush past revealed through mineral deposits, speleothems, and archaeological sites, challenging theories of human ...

Bull sharks have over 350 teeth, and they aren’t afraid to use them. Learn what sets bull shark teeth apart, including the strong bite force!

Shark teeth, bones and shells reveal that Templeton was once a seaside paradise with palm trees, warm water and colorful fish ...