In the past, many scientists believed that only mammals and birds could feel or think in complex ways. Reptiles, fish, and insects were seen as simple creatures that reacted purely on instinct. But ...
Sleep looks peaceful on the outside, but inside the brain, it is anything but ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists in Australia ...
Massachusetts recognizes May 16 as Endangered Species Day, highlighting 453 endangered plants and animals. Eleven mammals are endangered, including six whale species and five bat species. Endangered ...
LONDON (AP) — From alpacas to zebras — and lots of birds, reptiles and invertebrates in between — London Zoo is taking stock of what it possesses. The annual census of the zoo's 10,000-plus occupants ...
Sleep is a universal biological state that allows all animals, from mammals to amphibians, fish and even insects, to restore ...
Wildlife crime may sound like something that happens far away in dense jungles or on the high seas, but it is an increasingly ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists in Australia have identified the oldest known fossil footprints of a reptile-like animal, dated to around 350 million years ago. The discovery suggests that after the ...