The Rufous scrub-bird is one of the world's oldest surviving species of songbird, but scientists believe fewer than 2,000 of ...

The humble horseshoe crab, an ancient species crawling seafloors since before the dawn of the dinosaurs, was durable enough to survive the mass extinctions of eons past. But now, hundreds of millions ...

Deep inside a fossil-filled cave in the Dominican Republic, researchers uncovered evidence of an unexpected interaction ...

The world still holds its secrets. Hidden under wet rocks, in the ocean’s twilight crevices, and in the minutiae of the ...

Animals played a significant role in ancient Greek life, initially for practical use and gradually extending beyond that.

Birds are a wonderful part of the world around us, not only because of their impact on our own mental health and enjoyment but also because they contribute tirelessly to the ecosystems around them in ...

Five red-necked ostriches have been released in a nature reserve in Saudi Arabia as part of an ambitious plan to “rewild” the ...

To the ancient Puebloans inhabiting the high desert centuries ago, the scarlet macaw parrot was considered a sacred entity.

Often described as striking yet terrifying, this large flightless bird has earned a reputation unlike any other avian species ...

Fungi, flowering plants, lichens, insects and birds were among the species found. The discovery of seven rare species at ...

The crabs' numbers have been depleted in recent years because of a loss of habitat and their value for testing new medicines.

Ancient Marathi literature reveals that Maharashtra's savannas, dating back 750 years, should not be classified as degraded ...