Explore the remarkable similarities and differences between sperm whales and giant squid, from size and behavior to diet and ...

Discover the extraordinary prehistoric giants – from mega-sloths to monster sharks – that once made today’s animals look miniature.

Samuel West’s parents are the renowned actors Timothy West and Prunella Scales. Timothy West was best known to modern ...

Saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) hold the title of the largest living reptiles on the planet. These giants surpass even the formidable Nile crocodile and easily overshadow alligators, ...

It was thought that complex cells couldn’t survive above a certain temperature, but a tiny amoeba has proven that assumption ...

A spherical sea sponge discovered in Antarctica, Carnivorous cladorhizid, is a carnivore, trapping and devouring live animals ...

Cockroaches are perhaps the most universally disliked insects, but beyond the common pests in our homes, the world of the ...

While not venomous, their bite can cause serious infections and they are potentially dangerous to people and pets. This ...

More than 200 birds, including an emu and a peacock, that were rescued from a Pima County property earlier this month due to alleged chronic neglect and welfare concerns have caused overcrowding at ...

This behemoth is the largest snake ever discovered. It’s not only bigger but also very genetically distinct from its southern cousin, raising questions about biodiversity and the Amazon’s fragile ...

The Goliath birdeater ( Theraphosa blondi) is the world’s largest spider, with a leg span up to 30 cm (12 in). Its hairy, ...