New research has dramatically expanded the known roster of mammals on Earth. A new review published in the Journal of ...

A new study reveals the surprisingly convergent evolution in the inner ear of mammals. An international research team showed that a group of highly divergent mammals known as Afrotheria and distantly ...

Discover the list of mammals that live only in water, such as whales, dolphins, manatees, and dugongs. Learn how these fully aquatic mammals survive underwater, why they can’t live on land, and what ...

From the formation of inner ear bones to the rise of hair to cover our bodies, these developments made us distinct from other animals Riley Black - Science Correspondent By examining the fossils of ...

Orange cats have always stood out in the living room, but new research shows they also stand apart in the mammal family tree.

Paleontologists have uncovered a previously unknown prehistoric mammal species that was among the largest of its time. The partial remains of the newly identified species were originally collected ...

For mammals, one secret to a long life may be spending it living with friends and family. An analysis of the life spans and social lives of nearly 1,000 mammal species shows that species that live in ...

Plumage. An incredible world, for an incredible phenomenon. Say it with me now: plumage. Picture the colors, their variety and richness. Picture, while you’re at it, some other stuff relevant to this ...

New examinations of skeletons and animal embryos have allowed researchers to discover how mammals developed protruding, flexible noses. This study contributes to uncovering the origin of mammals' ...

New research from James Cook University (JCU) combining artificial intelligence with acoustic monitoring to track mammal populations across eastern ...