Animals are classified in a variety of ways. Basically, they are divided by being vertebrates (most having a backbone) and ...

Limb regeneration in humans is a fascinating area of science that, for the moment, is not naturally possible as it is in some animals, such as certain species of reptiles or amphib ...

Three studies of the brain regions responsible for processing sensory information show that their neurons are and communicate ...

Giving attention to a few species limits research and support for others. It goes as far as disconnecting us from the idea that nature is connected.

Scientists have issued an appeal reminiscent of the Blitz by urging people to close their curtains and turn off unnecessary ...

In this episode of Weekly podcast, we speak to three experts who study different ways that people are affecting how plants and animals evolve – and how humanity has become the single biggest driver of ...

Rangiroa is a laid-back island paradise full of underwater wonders, including abundant sharks. It's the largest coral atoll ...

Every year, the group In Defense of Animals releases its list of North America’s 10 worst zoos for elephants.

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Tails aren’t just animal accessories, they usually carry specific functions, but when it comes to rays, their function has ...

The Nicobar Islands are a biodiversity hotspot, home to unique species found nowhere else. Long isolated, these islands have ...