Orcas are some of the ocean's most enigmatic and playful creatures, and they're not as elusive as you might think. Here's ...

A new study reveals that a cat's purr reveals more about its identity and emotions than the familiar, flexible meow.

A UC Berkeley study shows that when zebra finches hear the call of another zebra finch, they have a mental representation of ...

When a top job becomes available, there very soon follows a list of potential 'runners and riders'. But how do you get your name on it? And how do you get your name off it? This week, David Yelland ...

Discover the astonishing world of animals with incredible facts! Octopuses boast three hearts and blue blood, while cows form deep friendships. Male seahorses deliver babies, and some jellyfish ...

Blobfish was named the ugliest animal in the world in 2013 by a preservation society. Naked mole-rats are resistant to cancer and can live an extraordinary amount of time. Nearly 200,000 Saiga ...

Skunks use a strong-smelling spray for defence against predators. Arctic foxes camouflage by changing fur color with the seasons. Axolotls can regenerate limbs, organs, and spinal cord parts. Animals ...

Due to a genetic condition, Ella Coonen, 17, is rapidly losing her hearing. She made a bucket list of sounds she wants to hear while she still can, such as a waterfall and a choir singing. "The Sound ...

One important thing I’ve learned over my past two decades as a professional music writer is that revulsion or outright hostility isn’t the worst reaction you can have to a first listen. Feelings that ...

Not all superpowers belong to superheroes. In the wild, evolution has granted animals abilities that stretch the limits of biology and imagination alike. Some species heal like science fiction cyborgs ...

From three species of Arctic seals to more than half of all birds globally, several animals have slipped closer to extinction, according to the latest update of the IUCN Red List. However, 20 species ...

Despite the lack of animal masks, the band’s tour in support of The Maiden also showcases some of their best world-building yet. Whether lighting the way, or throwing us off course, Green shrieks ...