Once they grow up into adults, dragonflies breathe through holes and tubes in the sides of their bodies called spiracles.

Researchers find that hornets have several copies of the gene responsible for producing the enzyme that breaks down alcohol.

Crows continue to amaze researchers with their remarkable intelligence. These highly adaptable birds have demonstrated abilities once considered uniquely human, such as crafting tools, understanding ...

A newly identified fossil bird, Navaornis hestiae, from the Mesozoic Era has provided crucial information about the evolutionary development of bird brains, connecting ancient species like ...

Other small lizards (including leopard geckos) drop their tail as a defensive technique. Leopard geckos are one of the most ...

The Argentine ant is one of the most invasive species of ants, with its sprawling supercolonies locked in an endless battle ...

To reveal the mechanism, the team employed the help of a high-speed camera that could capture up to 8,600 frames per second, ...

A new study on aging in the animal kingdom has highlighted how urgently Earth's oldest and wisest creatures must be protected ...

In many animal societies, elderly individuals are critical contributors ... The review is “comprehensive and compelling,” Tim Coulson, a zoology professor at the University of Oxford, U.K., not ...

David Roy chats to high-profile TV presenter, environmentalist and self-described ‘biodiversity fiend’ Chris Packham, who ...

Our understanding of human ancestry has changed dramatically since the discovery of Lucy the ancient hominin 50 years ago.

Like big, tall trees in old-growth forests, older animals are irreplaceable. Pulling them out leaves the ecosystem less ...