Buried in Australia's so-called dead heart, a trove of exceptional fossils, including those of trapdoor spiders, giant cicadas, tiny fish and a feather from an ancient bird, reveal a unique snapshot ...

Hominid footprints found on Crete date back 5.6 million years, making them by far the oldest ever discovered in Europe.

Experts suggest that these inland mangroves may have originated during the Miocene period, possibly linked to the ancient ... management plan to protect and enhance the site’s flora and fauna. A local ...

What is the biggest animal in the world? It is worth noting that the largest living animals in the world today aren’t land animals, because on land they must struggle against the forces of gravity to ...

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Miocene sediments in parts of New Zealand have always hinted ... It is widely believed that a big part of New Zealand’s fauna drifted along with landmasses or arrived via oceanic or airborne dispersal ...

The number of Australian animals, plants and unique ecological communities officially recognised as being in danger of extinction rose to 2,142 last year. Australia has one of the world's highest ...

When it comes to survival, animals possess a wide array of impressive adaptations. Among the most fascinating of these is the ability to heal naturally from injuries that would severely hinder or even ...

This is exactly in line with the idea that Hainan Island connected southwest Guangxi and northern Vietnam before the Miocene and later moved to its present position proposed by geological tectonics.

Golden eagle flying above the blooming meadow. Big bird of prey with open wings. Image via Depositphotos. The eagle is often distinguished by its incredible vision and ability to soar high above the ...

For more than 120 years, Fauna & Flora has been working with its partners around the world to protect threatened plant and animal species. Every year, our people work across hundreds of project sites, ...

What are the 10 smartest animals on Earth? Though it’s debatable, some of the animals on this list have impressive skills when it comes to learning, understanding, memory, communication, ...