A massive Atlantic sturgeon was caught on the Hudson recently, with many wondering if it is one of the largest to swim the river.

A new study shows how cats age in a remarkably similar way to humans, and this may be useful for geriatric medicine.

Researchers found evidence that elusive great white sharks may be living in Spanish waters. Learn what this means for conservation.

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For nearly 30 years, a landmark study shaped how scientists understood the relationship between brain and body size in primates. Now, an Oxford evolutionary psychologist who doubted it from the start ...

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When Michael Schneider earned his pilot’s license, he was simply looking for a reason to spend more time in the air. He never imagined that flying would eventually become the centerpiece of a ...

The naked-mole rat is one of the strangest mammals for a few reasons, such as being cold-blooded. Read here to learn more.

Recently, the area of Ashtabula County, Ohio, made headlines when wildlife officials found and fitted a 576-pound black bear ...

A dead fin whale was discovered on the bow of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in Alaska, prompting an investigation into how ...

One unique aspect of coquí frogs is that they bypass the free-swimming tadpole stage found in most frog species. After female ...

A hyena is no easy target, with powerful jaws and a reputation for holding its own against lions and leopards, yet one ...