Scientists don't call it the "Great Dying" for nothing. About 252 million years ago, upward of 80% of all marine species ...

Instead of fading within hours from birth, as most cyclopic animals do, this little goat flourished. Stumbling across a snake in the wild is one thing—finding one with two heads? That’s a once ...

Fungi are among the most important organisms on Earth ... Conservation efforts have long focused on protecting well-studied animals and plants. This is reflected in the number of species that ...

With temperatures soaring above 120°F and water scarce, Death Valley seems uninhabitable—but some animals have evolved ... have adapted to one of the most extreme environments on Earth.

This natural disaster, called the “Great Dying,” killed most animals on the planet. New research shows that it also dramatically changed Earth’s ecosystems. An international team of ...

The ultimate champions in conking out are most likely the koalas – these Australian icons can sleep for a whopping 18 to 22 hours per day (living the dream for real). The reason why they spend ...

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For years, Animal Kingdom has been a unique park focused on nature and conservation, but Disney has now confirmed plans to introduce more intellectual properties into the park. The most ...

Female Asian hermit spiders gobble up their partners after mating, so males detach their penises and sometimes offer up an amputated leg to escape. Throughout the night, great potoos emit a loud ...