The 67,800-year-old hand stencil looks like a claw—and provides new clues about early human cognition and the migration to Australia.

The San Antonio Zoo in Texas is going viral for its unique Valentine’s-themed fundraiser where patrons can name cockroaches ...

Dog owners must purchase or renew their dog licenses by Jan. 31, if they don't already have a permanent tag, but unlike last ...

Early-childhood exposure to pets was associated with a lower risk of developing RA later in life, while exposure to farm ...

Long before humans became master hunters, our ancestors were already thriving by making the most of what nature left behind. New research suggests that scavenging animal carcasses wasn’t a desperate ...

Sensitive hearing may have evolved in mammal ancestors far earlier than scientists once believed. By modeling how sound moved ...

A dog named Woody is able to run around and play again after recovering from a rare and complex brain surgery.DoveLewis ...

The white-tailed deer has become the symbol of many states, thanks to the heritage and culture tied to the animal.

Early humans were not just scavengers. New research shows they actively butchered elephants, transforming survival and social ...

Our prehistoric human ancestors relied on deliberately modified and sharpened stone tools as early as 3.3 million years ago.

The diversity of sponges and their spicules. Sponges were the first reef builders and maintain a fundamental role in modern marine ecosystems. Sponges are among earth’s most ancient animals, but ...