Evolution takes some weird twists and turns to bring animals to their current forms. While evolution is based on random mutations and passing on traits that aid in survival, that does not mean that a ...

Discover more about the egg-laying monotremes of Oceania and the ancient traits they still carry.

In the natural world—where predators pounce, prey flee, and group members feed and sleep in solidarity—animal behavior is glorious in its variety. Now, new research suggests there may be an underlying ...

One of the defining breakthroughs in mammal evolution was the rise of highly sensitive hearing. Modern mammals rely on a ...

Evolution is an incredible process that has filled our world with a richly diverse set of species. In this sense, it is a brilliantly creative process that finds various ways to solve issues. But ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The living mammal family tree is full of diverse species–big blue ...

Horses have developed long faces simply 'because they can,' a team of evolutionary biologists say. In a major review of how mammalian heads evolve, scientists found that adaptations to feeding explain ...

BOZEMAN – A study of nine species of large mammals in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem has revealed that their behavioral responses to summer heat were influenced more by the structure of their ...