Evolution
Do Crows Possess a Form of Consciousness?
New study suggests the corvids may join humans and some primates as one of the rare animals capable of having subjective experiences
Study Finds Ten Species of Fish That May Have a Secret Talent for Walking on Land
The strange fish may help researchers envision the gaits of Earth’s first terrestrial vertebrates
Hummingbirds in the Andes Go to Chilly Extremes for a Good Night’s Sleep
The longer a bird spent in a state of torpor, the less body mass it lost overnight
Thought to Be Extinct, New Guinea’s Singing Dogs Found Alive in the Wild
A new genetic study confirms that the unique dogs, thought to be extinct in the wild, still exist outside of human care
30-Foot 'Terror Crocodile' Ambushed Dinosaurs at Water’s Edge
Study says the five-ton extinct reptiles had teeth the size of bananas
Sole-Searching, Shoe-Swiping Fox Caught in Germany
The crafty urban dweller built a colorful collection of footwear dominated by Crocs
Giant Extinct Dolphin May Have Hunted Other Whales
The nearly 16-foot species may have been an apex predator like modern killer whales, researchers say
What Can Bonobos Teach Us About the Nature of Language?
A famed researcher's daring investigation into ape communication—and the backlash it has caused
Brain Gene Tops the List for Making Humans, Human
In a study involving marmosets, a primate genetically similar to humans, researchers have come closer to understanding brain evolution
Chimpanzees' Termite Fishing Habits Differ by Regional Groups
Some scientists say the finding is an 'absolute milestone in culture in nature research'
Scientists Discover the Reason Behind the Glass Frog's Translucent Skin
Glass-like skin helps break up the frog's outline and matches the frog's brightness to its leafy perch, making it harder for predators to spot
Otters 'Juggle,' but the Behavior's Function Remains Mysterious
The animals seem to fidget more when they are hungry
The Final Home of Charles Darwin’s HMS Beagle Gets Protected Status
The naturalist famously conducted the research that led to the "Origin of Species" on board the ship
Illusionist Frog Attracts Mates Without Unwanted Attention From Predators
The simultaneous mating calls of the male pug-nosed tree frog confuses bats but not female frogs
Hurricanes Make Lizards Evolve Bigger Toe Pads
New study extends previous results limited to just two islands to 188 species of lizard across Caribbean as well as Central and South America
The Complicated Legacy of Herbert Spencer, the Man Who Coined 'Survival of the Fittest'
Spencer's ideas laid the groundwork for social Darwinism, but scholars say there was much more to the Victorian Age thinker than that
Toxic Newts Use Bacteria to Become Deadly Prey
Scientists discover neurotoxin-producing bacteria living on the skin of rough-skinned newts
Like Dolphins and Whales, Ancient Crocodiles Evolved to Spend Their Time at Sea
Researchers tracked changes in the crocodilian creatures’ inner ears to learn how they moved into the sea
How Rain Evolved Its Distinct Scent—and Why Animals and Humans Love It
New research reveals the ancient symbiotic relationship behind geosmin, the chemical compound responsible for the scent of fresh rain
How Flowers Marvelously Evolved Resilience
Blossoms contort and twist back into optimal pollination position after getting bumped and battered
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