Latest about Animals
How many species of insects are there on Earth?
The number of insect species is mind-boggling — and they are a critical part of the environment.
Scientists thought sharks didn't make sounds — until this accidental discovery
Scientists noticed the clicking sound after handling the rig sharks during routine behavioral experiments.
'Exquisitely preserved' ginormous claws from Mongolia reveal strange evolution in dinosaurs
A new species of dinosaur named Duonychus tsogtbaatari has been discovered by scientists, and unlike other therizinosaurs, this species has only two clawed fingers instead of three.
25,000-year-old mammoth bones reveal culture of ancient humans
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of at least five woolly mammoths at a site in Austria. The remains suggest that ancient humans processed the mammoths' ivory tusks 25,000 years ago.
Scientists discover new 15 million-year old fish with last meal fossilized inside its stomach
Scientists have discovered the fossilized remains of a new fish species called Ferruaspis brocksi, which lived 15 million years ago, and some of the fish have their final meals preserved inside their stomachs.
Can animals understand human language?
There are many famous examples of animals who seem to understand human language. But is there any real science behind them?
Great potoo: The 'tree stump' bird with a haunting growl and can see with its eyes closed
Throughout the night, great potoos emit a loud, moaning growl that has earned the bird a mythical status, with some communities believing the sounds to be children calling for lost parents.
Why don't all birds fly?
Why don't some birds, like penguins, ostriches and kiwis, take to the skies?
