Mammals
Paleontologists Discover 52-Million-Year-Old Bat
The fossil represents the earliest-known species of the flying mammal
Controversial Yellowstone Hunt Kills More Than 1,100 Bison
The hunt is an effort to control the animal's population and protect cattle outside the park
This Massive Meatball Was Made With Woolly Mammoth DNA
Meant to be more sustainable than animal meat, this lab-grown alternative might offer a glimpse into the future of food production
World's Oldest European Hedgehog Found by Citizen Scientists
The species faces several threats, but the 16-year-old mammal is “really good news for conservation”
As Bird Flu Spreads to Mammals, Health Officials Urge Caution
Transmission between minks has called attention to the potential risks to humans, though experts say not to panic
This Black Bear Took Hundreds of ‘Selfies’ on a Wildlife Camera
Of the 580 images captured by the camera in November, about 400 were of the bear
Watch Rare Drone Video of a Moose Shedding Its Antlers
A wildlife enthusiast in eastern Canada stumbled across the magnificent event this month
Can Scientists Save the World’s Tiniest Rabbit?
In Washington State, the race is on to save a diminutive bunny as wildfires threaten its already shrinking habitat
This 120-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Fossil Had a Mammal Hiding in Its Stomach
The finding represents only the second recorded instance of a dinosaur consuming a mammal
Why Los Angeles Fell in Love With the Mountain Lion Known as P-22
A local celebrity, the feline that was the face of several conservation campaigns died this weekend
As the Arctic Warms, Beavers Move In
Scientists are beginning to study the impacts of beaver dams on the tundra
Seven of the Wildest and Weirdest Attempts to Curb Animal Pests
Why use fences or traps, when you can use deadly viruses or lustful snakes?
Soon After Dinosaur Decimation, Our Primate Ancestors Began Pouncing on Prey
Nails helped them climb trees quietly, and forward-facing eyes helped with depth perception to aid in precise leaping
14 Fun Facts About Black Panthers
Many of the Marvel superhero’s powers are inspired by the namesake predator
Just Like Us, Jurassic Mammals Cared for Their Young
Clues from bones reveal multituberculates looked after their offspring for lengthy periods during the Age of Dinosaurs
L.A.'s Cougars Were Driven to Extremes by Wildfire
With less suitable habitat, the big cats traveled further and crossed dangerous roads more often
Animal Populations Faced a ‘Very Sharp Decline’ Since 1970
World Wildlife Fund researchers say vertebrate populations decreased by 69 percent, on average
Six Endangered Gray Wolves Were Poisoned in Washington
Conservation groups are offering more than $51,000 for information on the killings
Three Dolphins Die at the Mirage in Six Months
The Las Vegas hotel and casino temporarily closed its dolphin exhibit after 11-year-old K2 passed last month
Meet the ‘Forest Ninja Bison’ Living in Grand Canyon National Park
Wildlife managers recently relocated dozens of the iconic animals to help restore balance to the park's ecosystem
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