Latest about Animals
Watch 'superorganism' created by tiny worms — the first time it's ever been spotted in the wild
The bizarre behavior had previously been observed in experimental settings and was thought to be a competitive attempt to escape from the rest of the group. But new research suggests a more cooperative motivation.
Australian 'trash parrots' have now developed a local 'drinking tradition'
Wild cockatoos in Western Sydney have learned to drink from water fountains — choosing to drink from them even if they have to queue.
Cats recognize familiar BO and can spot strangers from the stink of their armpits and toes
Researchers have found that cats spend longer sniffing a stranger's odor than their owner's odor, suggesting they can distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar humans from scent alone.
Florida bobcat bites the head off of 13-foot Burmese python in the Everglades
Wildlife experts believe that predators native to the Everglades are beginning to fight back against the invasive species of snake.
What's the difference between a leopard and a jaguar?
Look closely at the spots to tell leopards from jaguars: there's a subtle clue.
Great eared nightjar: The 'baby dragon' bird that lays its eggs on the floor
Great eared nightjars live on the forest floor, remaining motionless throughout the day, camouflaged among leaf litter and tree stumps.
The history of cat domestication
Discover the history of our feline friends, and learn about the debate over whether cats are really "domesticated" at all.
Cats may have been domesticated much later than we thought — with earlier felines being eaten or made into clothes
Two studies of ancient felines find that cats were likely domesticated in Egypt or other regions in North Africa — and moved into Europe with humans much later than previously believed.
Birds have been nesting in the Arctic Circle for almost 73 million years, newly discovered fossils reveal
A major collection of more than 50 bird fossils found in northern Alaska suggest some ancient ancestors of modern birds learned to either adapt to the harsh Arctic winter, or migrate south during the Mesozoic — the age of dinosaurs.
