Sometimes new species get their names from geography, a beloved grandmother, or even the length of an animal’s tail. But some famous people clearly won the hearts of taxonomists: their…

On Earth, a few super predators could claim the title of “deadliest.” But the animal that actually kills the most people is neither fierce nor large. Think about that for…

Animal psychology experts have uncovered another clue to a common cat mystery. If you’ve ever seen a cat pacing in front of a closed door, you might have noticed how…

Archaeologists from the University of Oxford uncovered a 1,500-year-old burial site in Patagonia. Among the finds was the skeleton of Dusicyon avus, a South American canid that went extinct around…

Have you ever noticed your cat kneading your body with its front paws, like it’s making dough? Animal behaviorists say this shows your feline friend feels safe and secure in…

In America, people sometimes hold competitions for things like the longest piano-playing session or the longest dance marathon. Some people have even danced for four straight days without stopping, all…

The giraffe has the longest neck, reaching up to 10 feet. To get blood up to such a high head, a giraffe needs a powerful heart. That’s why a giraffe’s…

“Measure twice, cut once,” goes the old saying. The truth of that advice is visible everywhere, especially today, when one astonishing discovery follows another and the outcomes are hard to…

— My dear little goats, did you drink or eat? — asks the old farmer as the goats return from the pasture. And they shake their beards and, without batting…

People have long marveled that an elephant, so massive and heavy, can walk calmly through swamps where other animals would struggle. It comes down to the unique structure of its…

Piglets have every reason to be annoyed with Mother Nature. Sows’ milk often lacks enough vitamins and essential minerals—especially iron and copper—that young pigs need to grow. When piglets don’t…