The ability of animals to understand numbers might surprise more than one observer. From insects to mammals, this aptitude turns out to be far more widespread than one might imagine. Research ...

Experts from the University of Nottingham have created life-size 3D-printed insect models to explore how some species trick ...

"[The ranchers] are really proud about being neighbors of these incredible animals." Researchers make incredible breakthrough ...

The best-known examples of predation involve carnivorous interactions, in which one animal consumes another. Think of wolves hunting moose, owls hunting mice, or shrews hunting worms and insects.

Animals often get labeled as either predators or prey. But in the wild, survival isn’t always a one-animal job. Some species form partnerships that help them find food, avoid danger, or raise young.

There have been many stories of mothers throughout the animal kingdom risking their lives to protect their young. Some, like ...

10 Examples of Animal Species Working Together in the Wild These partnerships show how animals rely on one another to survive ...

This year "Jaws" celebrates its 50th anniversary. Its success reflects the enduring importance of our most ancient fear: being hunted.

As the climate warms, scientists expect animals and plants to move to cooler areas—uphill, toward the poles, or into deeper waters. But in a surprising twist, scientists have found that over a third ...

Paleontologists have discovered fossils of a 506 million-year-old tiny three-eyed predator nicknamed the “sea moth,” according to a new study.

Sexual dimorphism manifests in many fascinating ways throughout the animal kingdom—from orangutans to peafowls and more.