Long before Western astrology, the Chinese zodiac helped organize years, beliefs, and social life. Here’s how the system of 12 animals evolved over the centuries.

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Heartworm disease is caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis. It is spread to dogs by mosquitoes and can be fatal. Adult ...

The Greek goddess Chimera, was a monstrous composition of disparate parts that embodied an ancient fear of females.

Research led by the University of Sydney is reshaping scientific understanding of one of the world's most widespread canine ...

Earth's first large land organisms—tree trunk-like beings that stood up to 26 feet tall—weren't early fungi but, rather, ...

At first glance, this mammal looks like a horse gone terribly wrong. But, in reality, Chalicotherium is far from a botched ...

Research led by the University of Sydney is reshaping scientific understanding of one of the world's most widespread canine ...

An ancient and enormous organism called Prototaxites, initially found to be a type of fungus, may actually be an unknown ...