One fateful day 66 million years ago, the dinosaurs — which had inhabited Earth for about 165 million years — got a nasty surprise: A roughly 9-mile-wide (15 kilometers) asteroid crashed into what is ...

Some were the size of a dog. Others were as large as polar bears. A newly-discovered fossil of the ferocious hyaenodont is ...

On Colón Island, Panama, a new species of shrimp was discovered under dying mangrove roots. Known as Trichocallia delicatula, this “beautiful hairy ghost shrimp” is characterized by its translucent ...

Tapir is a mammal that's found in grasslands and forests. This is a herbivorous animal is known for its snout and excellent ...

The intriguing symbiotic relationship between tarantulas and small frogs exhibits mutual benefits, with frogs providing pest ...

Protect Center Director Hunter Kinney shares information about the mangroves display, left, and threats to manatees, right.

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

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 ...

London Zoo is experiencing a baby boom, with several endangered small mammals making their debut in the UK's largest living rainforest. The attraction's Rainforest Life habitat is now home to a ...