Animals

Scientists say all men have 'selfish sperm'

45,000-year-old pig painting may be world's most ancient figurative artwork

This beloved 'Game of Thrones' creature has a shocking evolutionary history

8 ways robots may transform urban nature

A rapidly declining insect population spells trouble for humans

Video: Scientists discover new mode of ‘snake locomotion’

Megalodon: This ancient predator gave birth to babies the size of adult humans

Why early human eating habits led to dog domestication

Why do some mammals lay eggs? Strange platypus study explains

How to help your pet overcome separation anxiety when you return to work

The most WTF science stories of 2020

5 worrying stats reveal how the pandemic affected your pet

The science behind catnip’s potent powers, explained

The pandemic made our pets gain weight for 1 insidious reason — study

An ancient case of mistaken identity reveals a strange amphibian

Tiny animals provide big Arctic data

High levels of microplastics may be in your oyster, study finds

This is a sheep's brain on ketamine

10 images show how 'nature is healing' in 2020

Tortoises and humans share this one unique trait

Dogs need these 7 traits to survive the ultimate endurance sport

An ancient worm-like creature is an evolutionary miracle

Friends or enemies: Why social networks are the key to survival

Saber-tooth tigers may have been the size of grand pianos — study

Ocean pollution: These are the deadliest plastic items to sea animals

This duck's semen holds a surprising clue to animal evolution

Study reveals a surprising similarity between bonobos and humans

Space spiders build webs in an unusual way

7 archaeological discoveries that rewrote history in 2020

Fossil teeth confirm our wildest fears about this ancient predator

Shipwrecked ivory reveals a 16th century eco crime

Mummified Ice Age puppy's final snack stuns scientists

Study reveals the best way to train your dog

New bird species may come from surprising biodiversity ‘cold spots’

Killer cats: The surprising behavior of your favorite pet

Paleontologists find tiny, flamboyant dinosaur in ground-breaking discovery

Researchers find one big surprise in this pizza-munching lizard

4 animal “scientists” helping us map the ocean

This Australian spider evolved to kill us — here’s why

A coin-sized biodegradable widget could end back pain

Study reveals one key way foxes are evolving to become more like pets

Clams engage in wacky, competitive group sex, study finds

GPS trackers reveal one thing outdoor cat owners need to know

3 animals that evolved to laugh

35 Great Gifts for Pets That Actually Make YOUR Life Easier

Honey bees in Vietnam have one poopy defense against murder hornets

Pet dogs and babies share one frustrating trait, study reveals

This master hibernator's unusual survival strategy could help keep astronauts alive

Why giant pandas “frequently roll” in feces — study

High-powered X-ray reveals cute baby dinosaur