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The story of two of the strangest animals on the planet just got a little stranger, thanks to clues revealed by a lone fossil specimen that scientists now say represents a long-extinct ancestor. The n ...

Compared with her own experiences with nicks and cuts, the baboons’ ability to heal seemed like a superpower.

Animals are amazing creatures with a wide array of traits, but one seemingly common trait is their inability to understand ...

Through intensive breeding, humans have pushed breeds such as pug dogs and Persian cats to evolve with very similar skulls and 'smushed' faces, so they're more similar to each other than they are to ...

As artificial intelligence advances, some scientists are exploring its potential role in guiding animal evolution. Could this reshape the future of life—or trigger ethical and ecological consequences ...

Researchers at the University of South Florida are uncovering new clues about how animals evolve by studying rattlesnake ...

A new study found that some rattlesnakes are producing simpler venoms containing fewer and more focused toxin families than complex venoms -- a surprising discovery that challenges long-held ideas ...

Leading virologists from over 40 countries are sounding the alarm over the increasing threat of H5N1 avian flu—which can ...

Animals possess remarkable sensory abilities that far exceed human capabilities, enabling them to thrive in diverse ...