We can study animals from all over the world thanks to science, but what about those that no longer exist? The list of extinct mammals could go on for ages, but each animal has a unique story. With ...

Around 11 million years ago, a cooling climate fragmented warm, humid forests in Africa, Asia, and Europe, giving rise to savannas. Many mammals evolved to take advantage of these wide-open spaces, ...

The animal kingdom is a vast tapestry woven with the threads of evolution, where survival and reproduction dictate the patterns that emerge. Among these patterns, one of the most intriguing and ...

You can say this about mammals: We've had a good run. Over the 250 million years since the first mammals diverged from reptiles and birds, we hairy, warm-blooded vertebrates have come to dominate the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of paleontologists combing through Scotland’s fossil-rich ...

While human activity has had a massive effect on the natural world, a new study from North Carolina State University finds that climate is still the most influential factor in determining where ...

Most of Brazil’s 701 native mammal species provide critical ecosystem services that benefit people, according to a new study. However, more than half of the species providing ecosystem services are ...

While human activity has had a massive effect on the natural world, a new study from North Carolina State University finds that climate is still the most influential factor in determining where ...