As their name suggests, carrion beetles eat dead animals. These insects also lay their eggs on the deceased animals so their larvae can eat the meat when developing. But they aren't the only bugs ...

"It's very gratifying to know that one of the world's most critically endangered animals is doing well and breeding within the safety of the fenced area," Howe said in a statement. Based on the ...

“For me, it brings home how truly rich the communication of other species is.” When animals talk, Kershenbaum is all ears. By listening to animals in their natural habitats, he teases apart the ...

Zebras are quick to kick or bite, which seems to work for them. But ostriches care so much for their nesting sites that they run off any other animal that attempts to enter their area.

Naming others is considered a marker of highly advanced cognition in social animals, previously observed only in humans, bottlenose dolphins and African elephants. Marmoset monkeys have now joined ...

The animal was tranquilized and then sent to a zoo. Three others were captured earlier, but two remain on the loose, according to the officials. "On the basis of pugmarks (pawprints), drone ...

Sometimes this is the complete genome; other times, they may splice genes from the extinct species into the genome of a living animal. Then, in a process known as nuclear transfer, researchers ...

Animals in Need was set up by Roy Marriott, who praised his 10 full-time and two part-time staff for being "really dedicated" The owner of a wildlife sanctuary deluged with animals - particularly ...

Given the remarkable and enduring bonds that often exist between humans and animals, it’s not surprising to find Hollywood choosing to tell stories that showcase them. Whether in animation or ...

The Southern African country plans to butcher over 700 wild animals, including 83 elephants and 300 zebras, to feed people and, it hopes, cut down on dangerous cross-species encounters. By Amelia ...

Need help or have a question? Email us. Animal cruelty statistics make for harrowing reading. If you have a sensitive disposition, then discretion is advised. While there will be no graphic images ...

ForbesAmazing Wild Animals In Photos: 19 Winners Of Wildlife Photographer Of The YearBy Cecilia Rodriguez Among the newly-released Highly Commended images is a first-ever-awarded smartphone image ...