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Grumpy-looking Pallas's cat photographed by camera trap in stunning photo from eastern HimalayasThe Pallas’s cat is just one of several wildcats spotted in Arunachal Pradesh, which also supports snow leopards, common leopards, clouded leopards, leopard cats and marbled cats.
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How the mystery origins of hairy little Yakutian horses were uncovered in Siberia's 'gateway to the underworld'In 2018, a perfectly-preserved foal was pulled from the permafrost in Siberia. It's discovery, along with another horse from the Batagay crater, paved the way for scientists to solve the mystery of how Yakutian horses came to roam the landscape.
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Do humans and chimps really share nearly 99% of their DNA?The frequently cited 99% similarity between human and chimp DNA overlooks key differences in the genomes.
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Heartbreaking image shows a sloth clinging to a barbed wire fence because it was the closest thing resembling a treeFrench photographer Emmanuel Tardy's image of a sloth clinging to a post in Costa Rica is one of the images from the 2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year award.
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Pallas's cat: One of the world's oldest felines that stands on its bushy tail to keep its paws warmPallas's cat is a small wild cat native to Central Asia with short legs and dense fur, making it look bigger than it really is — but the yelps it makes in stressful situations betray its size.
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Earth's early primates evolved in the cold — not the tropicsFossil spore and pollen data reveal our early ancestors evolved in cold, dry environments, with some even colonizing Arctic regions.
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What's the difference between a llama and an alpaca?Llamas are closely related to alpacas, so how can you tell these South American camelids apart?
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Best bat detectors in 2025 — Hear bats and their echolocationConnect with nature, even after the sun sets, with one of these best bat detectors and listen to the clicking of their echolocation at twilight
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Texas puma genes rescue Florida panthers from extinction — for nowThe low number of remaining Florida panthers has led to severe inbreeding. But now, genes from Texas pumas are helping to save them from extinction.
