The animal kingdom is a pretty wild place ... The ultimate myth-turned-real creature has to be the okapi, which looks like a ...

Have you ever seen a zonkey? We typically think of zebras and donkeys as completely separate animals without a hope of ...

Not every creature is built for peak survival. While some animals have evolved to sprint, soar, or blend into their surroundings, others have developed unusual traits that seem to defy practicality.

But did you know that you can find some real superheroes in the wild? You might not be aware but many of Earth’s animals deserve to wear the superhero’s cape: You might imagine that the ...

Researchers off the coast of New Zealand caught a rare sight on camera - an octopus hitching a ride on the back of an ...

I study how humans and other animals learn, and my research involves working with many different species, from bees to pigeons and crawfish. Part of my work involves paying attention to conditions ...

and yet fake animals are nothing compared to the real thing, new research appears to show. Stroking a dog triggers significantly stronger reactions in certain areas of the brain than petting a ...