Egyptian mongooses are the unsung heroes of the African savanna, combining speed, agility, and an unstoppable spirit to survive in one of the world’s most dangerous environments. These fearless ...

A study of a scroll made more than 2,300 years ago has revealed how there were likely far more venomous snakes in ancient Egypt than are living in the country today. The document, known as the ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Scientists are gaining new insight into the ancient Egyptian practice of mummifying animals, using high-resolution 3D scans to peer inside mummies of a cat, a bird and a ...

For instance, the ancient Egyptian document called the Brooklyn Papyrus, dating back to around 660-330 B.C. but likely a copy of a much older document, lists different kinds of snake known at the ...

Scientists are gaining new insight into the ancient Egyptian practice of mummifying animals, using high-resolution 3-D scans to peer inside mummies of a cat, a bird and a snake to learn about ...