Animal biotechnology is a branch of biotechnology in which molecular biology techniques are used to genetically engineer (i.e. modify the genome of) animals in order to improve their suitability ...

Beneath the Tuscan soil, a student archaeologist uncovered a 1,700-year-old statue with a twist—its head didn’t belong, and its secrets were only just beginning to surface.

A pit bull named Hercules has attacked multiple people and pets over the past year, yet authorities have struggled to ...

Animal physiology is the scientific study of the life-supporting properties, functions and processes of animals or their parts. The discipline covers key homeostatic processes, such as the ...

The ochre-stained skeleton of the roughly 4- or 5-year-old child—experts believe the body was wrapped in a painted animal skin for burial in the Lagar Velho rock shelter—when found ...

The Hercules suite at the Athenian Inn in downtown Athens, Ga., on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The historic Inn is located just steps away from Creature Comforts brewery and only a one mile walk to ...

Did you know Hercules beetles can produce a sound that rivals a lawn mower? Discover how these massive insects use their strength and startling noises to survive and stand out in the insect kingdom.

Unable to identify the animal — and wondering if it was someone’s escaped pet — she shared a video of it on social media. On Feb. 25, Cerase posted a five-second clip of the tiny creature ...

Have you herd? Groups of animals often have unique, and sometimes funny, names. You’re probably familiar with the collective nouns for common backyard and barnyard animals, such as flocks of birds and ...

Image via Depositphotos. In the battle for survival, some animals have adapted to live in the harshest climates on Earth, enduring extreme heat or cold that would be fatal to most other creatures.

"We're not animals," the 28-year-old said, adding that staying at a government reception center meant being "shut in, keeping quiet, staying in bed and doing as you're told." ...

Certain animals have evolved remarkable speeds to catch prey or evade predators. The ostrich, impala, and kangaroo showcase nature's incredible ingenuity, leveraging their speed and agility.