In a river of southern China, a “slender” creature with “tiny scales” under its skin paused to rest along the gravel riverbed. Its coloring helped it blend in, but not well enough. Nearby scientists ...

Deadly drownings of animals in water canals for irrigation and other purposes have been observed in various countries. The ...

An energetic, squirrel-like critter with a penchant for spicy food recently gave birth to two pups at a Michigan zoo. Caper and Katherine are northern tree shrews, small mammals native to Southeast ...

The deaths of two seals with bird flu marks the first time the disease has been found in mammals at a National Trust site, ...

Pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals, hit the headlines more often for the illegal trade in their scales and meat ...

Australia's vast, arid landscapes may seem inhospitable at first glance, but they are home to a remarkable array of mammals ...

Owning exotic and rare animals as pets is a status symbol in India. This has led to a supply-chain spread across many ...