During the hikes, researchers found over 20 unfamiliar-looking frogs, the study said. They took a closer look at the animals ...

One new species was kept in captivity for years while another has become a local food delicacy, researchers said.

In a megacity of southern China lived an elusive creature with a “window” in its eyelid. The “stout” animal largely avoided ...

Once a familiar sight along Britain’s riverbanks, water voles now face extinction—thanks to a new predator. Can these ...

The genes that build the cartilage of fish gills were repurposed to build the cartilage in mammals’ outer ears ...

They captured the animals and, after taking a closer look, soon realized they’d discovered a new species: Scincella chengduensis, or the Chengdu ground skink. Chengdu ground skinks are ...

Starting on Sunday night, the city of Las Vegas has two new ordinances focusing on preventing animal cruelty.The city council ...

So big, in fact, scientists reference the largest types as "supergiants." Biologists have identified a new such species, ...

At least four dogs have died in the Indianapolis area after being left outside in subzero temperatures. Millions of people ...

A new study sheds light on how a species of foraminifera, single-celled organisms found in almost all marine habitats, thrives in a dark, oxygen-free environment.

A joint dinosaur survey conducted by Okayama University of Science (OUS) and the Institute of Paleontology, Mongolian Academy ...

It’s a small, grayish brown mammal with a pointy nose ... As high schoolers, Jain and Forbes were the first to discover and name a new species of scorpion. Forbes is now a student at University ...